Croissants, cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between croissants, cheese and danish pastry?
- Danish pastry has less vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B5, vitamin E, and fiber than croissants, cheese.
- Croissants, cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 28% higher.
- Croissants, cheese has 6 times more vitamin A than danish pastry. Croissants, cheese has 805IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry has 128IU.
- Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
We used Croissants, cheese and Danish pastry, cheese types in this comparison.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.8% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +482.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +311.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +175.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +23.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.9g
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +73.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.575g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.523mg | 0.19mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 204µg | 35µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 10.628g | 6.794g | 17% |
| Selenium | 26.8µg | 18.9µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.509g | 11.313g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 23mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.842mg | 0.304mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.35mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.325mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.32µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.15mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 74µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 10.9µg | 6.9µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 47g | 37.2g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 130mg | 108mg | 3% |
| Choline | 38.8mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Protein | 9.2g | 8g | 2% |
| Calories | 414kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 20.9g | 21.9g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 417mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.384g | 2.575g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.4g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 11.35g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.34mg | 0.351mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.109mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.304mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.407mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.692mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.371mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.455mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.453mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.212mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | 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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.834g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissants, cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Croissants, cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissants, cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissants, cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)