Croissant vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croissant and yellow cake different?
- Croissant is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, yellow cake is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for croissant is 31% higher.
- Croissant contains 29 times more vitamin A than yellow cake. While croissant contains 744IU of vitamin A, yellow cake contains only 26IU.
- Yellow cake has less cholesterol.
Croissants, butter and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.6% |
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 | +2842.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +802.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +421.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +123% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1294.4% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +159.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.9% |
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Water
~22.38g
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +30.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 22.7µg | 5.9µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.388mg | 0.043mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 11.659g | 5.793g | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.094g | 4.728g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84mg | 4.5mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 206µg | 7µg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 25.1µg | 19% |
| Folate | 88µg | 22µg | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 16mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.861mg | 0.165mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.241mg | 0.093mg | 11% |
| Protein | 8.2g | 3.16g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.188mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.159mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 310mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.222mg | 5% |
| Fats | 21g | 17.75g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 17.4mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.525g | 7.214g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.75mg | 0.42mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.8g | 55.36g | 3% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 187mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 379kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.26g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.284mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.365mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.623mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.329mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.416mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.96g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.