Croissant vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between croissant and ricotta
- Croissant is higher in vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet ricotta is higher in calcium.
- Croissant covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 31% more than ricotta.
- Croissant contains 55 times more manganese than ricotta. While croissant contains 0.33mg of manganese, ricotta contains only 0.006mg.
- The amount of sodium in ricotta is lower.
- The glycemic index of ricotta is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.
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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 | +12.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +434.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +281% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +459.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +71.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +663.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2884.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2003.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +63.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +633.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +121.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1406.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +184.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.013mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.38mg | 21% |
| Folate | 88µg | 12µg | 19% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 207mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 84mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 8.295g | 15% |
| Selenium | 22.7µg | 14.5µg | 15% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 3.04g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.006mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.213mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.104mg | 13% |
| Calories | 406kcal | 174kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 21g | 12.98g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 0g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 120µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 158mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.34µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 7% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 11.26g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 0.385g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 3.627g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 17.5mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 1.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.043mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 3.04g | N/A |
| Potassium | 118mg | 105mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0.589mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 1.221mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 1.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0.556mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins