Croissants, cheese vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between croissants, cheese and crouton
- Croissants, cheese has more vitamin A and vitamin B12, while crouton has more iron, vitamin B3, selenium, folate, and fiber.
- Croissants, cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 46% more than crouton.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, cheese and Croutons, plain.
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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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.2 g
Fats:
20.9 g
Carbs:
47 g
Water:
21 g
Other:
1.9 g
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +216.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +281.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.628 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.8% |
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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| Saturated fat | 10.628g | 1.51g | 41% |
| Iron | 2.15mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 204µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Fats | 20.9g | 6.6g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.16mg | 5.439mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 26.8µg | 37.5µg | 19% |
| Folate | 74µg | 132µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 698mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 5.1g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.509g | 3.059g | 9% |
| Carbs | 47g | 73.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 10.9µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.842mg | 0.429mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.523mg | 0.623mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.34mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.384g | 1.273g | 7% |
| Protein | 9.2g | 11.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.026mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.325mg | 0.272mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 115mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 31mg | 2% |
| Calories | 414kcal | 407kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.4g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 124mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.35g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.304mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.371mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.455mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.453mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.212mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissants, cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissants, cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissants, cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissants, cheese is relatively richer in vitamins