Croissant vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between croissant and coffeecake
- Croissant has more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, folate, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin A, and vitamin B2; however, coffeecake has more vitamin B12.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 31% more.
- Croissant has 4 times more vitamin B1 than coffeecake. Croissant has 0.388mg of vitamin B1, while coffeecake has 0.105mg.
- Coffeecake is lower in saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croissants, butter and Coffeecake, cheese.
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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 IronIron | +217.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +91.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +139.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +269.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +115.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
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:
7 g
Fats:
15.2 g
Carbs:
44.3 g
Water:
32.2 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.8% |
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Carbs
~44.3g
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
5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.645 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.4% |
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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| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 5.391g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.105mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.64mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 13.3µg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 86µg | 13% |
| Folate | 88µg | 39µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.682mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.125mg | 9% |
| Fats | 21g | 15.2g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 339mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 118mg | 289mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 7.129g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 1.645g | 4% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 339kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 7g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 101mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.59mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 44.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.326mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.186mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
35%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.268g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)