Croissant vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Croissant and Pound cake different?
- Croissant is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Croissant is 34% higher.
- Croissant contains 5 times more Selenium than Pound cake. While Croissant contains 22.7µg of Selenium, Pound cake contains only 5µg.
- Pound cake has less Saturated Fat.
Croissants, butter and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Iron
+37.2%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Zinc
+74.4%
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Copper
+90.5%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+354%
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Calcium
+27%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Sodium
-19.3%
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Iron
+37.2%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Zinc
+74.4%
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Copper
+90.5%
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Manganese
+200%
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Selenium
+354%
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Calcium
+27%
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Phosphorus
+33.3%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Sodium
-19.3%
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.
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Vitamin A
+208.7%
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Vitamin E
+29.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+124.3%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Vitamin B5
+77.5%
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Vitamin B6
+61.1%
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Folate
+109.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
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Vitamin A
+208.7%
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Vitamin E
+29.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+124.3%
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Vitamin B3
+35.5%
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Vitamin B5
+77.5%
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Vitamin B6
+61.1%
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Folate
+109.5%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+125%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+64%
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Fats
+50.4%
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+17.6%
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Carbs
+17.1%
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Water
+11.5%
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
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1.53 g
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Protein
+64%
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Fats
+50.4%
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+17.6%
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+17.1%
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+11.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.9%
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Saturated Fat
-58.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212.5%
Saturated Fat:
11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.094 g
Saturated Fat:
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.419 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+82.9%
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Saturated Fat
-58.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+212.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 43.2g | 53.04g | |
Protein | 8.2g | 5g | |
Fats | 21g | 13.96g | |
Carbs | 45.8g | 53.64g | |
Calories | 406kcal | 353kcal | |
Starch | 17.36g | ||
Fructose | 0.33g | ||
Sugar | 11.26g | 33.36g | |
Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g | |
Calcium | 37mg | 47mg | |
Iron | 2.03mg | 1.48mg | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg | |
Phosphorus | 105mg | 140mg | |
Potassium | 118mg | 149mg | |
Sodium | 467mg | 377mg | |
Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.43mg | |
Copper | 0.08mg | 0.042mg | |
Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.11mg | |
Selenium | 22.7µg | 5µg | |
Vitamin A | 744IU | 241IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 206µg | 70µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.65mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.173mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.249mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 1.615mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.485mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.036mg | |
Folate | 88µg | 42µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.36µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.7µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.041mg | |
Threonine | 0.284mg | 153mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.204mg | |
Leucine | 0.623mg | 0.397mg | |
Lysine | 0.329mg | 0.198mg | |
Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.117mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.239mg | |
Valine | 0.41mg | 0.249mg | |
Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.117mg | |
Cholesterol | 67mg | 66mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.192g | ||
Saturated Fat | 11.659g | 4.811g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.007g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 5.525g | 3.02g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 3.419g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.848g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)