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Croissant vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between croissant and white cake

  • White cake contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B3 than croissant.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% higher.
  • White cake contains 67 times less cholesterol than croissant. Croissant contains 67mg of cholesterol, while white cake contains 1mg.
  • White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.

The food types used in this comparison are Croissants, butter and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 4% 2.4% 3% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1616.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +203.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +546.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +127.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.4%
Contains more FatsFats +103.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
40% 38% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +97.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant White cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant White cake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 3.897g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.128mg 22%
Cholesterol 67mg 1mg 22%
Vitamin A 206µg 12µg 22%
Selenium 22.7µg 10.7µg 22%
Fats 21g 10.3g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.167mg 14%
Folate 88µg 31µg 14%
Iron 2.03mg 1.16mg 11%
Sodium 467mg 284mg 8%
Protein 8.2g 4.4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 2.162g 7%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 1.063mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 6mg 6%
Fiber 2.6g 1g 6%
Carbs 45.8g 63.2g 6%
Calcium 37mg 90mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 3.692g 5%
Phosphorus 105mg 70mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.06µg 4%
Zinc 0.75mg 0.33mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.189mg 4%
Calories 406kcal 356kcal 3%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.277mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.08mg 0.067mg 1%
Potassium 118mg 99mg 1%
Magnesium 16mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 62.2g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 57.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.199mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0.338mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.228mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0.229mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0.099mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant White cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Croissant
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.