Croissant vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Croissant and Cheesecake?
- Croissant has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin B5 than Cheesecake.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for Selenium is 32% higher.
- Cheesecake has 14 times less Vitamin B1 than Croissant. Croissant has 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Cheesecake has 0.028mg.
- Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Croissants, butter and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this comparison.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +336.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1022.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +144.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +79.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +96.6% |
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Fats
~22.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +46.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 406kcal | 321kcal |
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| Protein | 8.2g | 5.5g |
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| Fats | 21g | 22.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 43.2g | 25.1g |
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| Carbs | 45.8g | 25.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 51mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.63mg |
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| Sugar | 11.26g | 21.8g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.02mg |
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| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 467mg | 438mg |
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| Vitamin A | 744IU | 547IU |
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| Vitamin A | 206µg | 159µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.14mg |
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 5.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.193mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.571mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.17µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 38.8mg | 45.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 9.921g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 8.634g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.064mg |
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| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.222mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.281mg |
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| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.464mg |
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| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.372mg |
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| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.136mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.258mg |
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| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.314mg |
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| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.133mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.738g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.