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Pineapple cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pineapple cake and Croissant different?

  • Pineapple cake has more Vitamin B1, and Calcium, however, Croissant is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pineapple cake covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 12718% more than Croissant.
  • Pineapple cake has 3 times more Calcium than Croissant. Pineapple cake has 120mg of Calcium, while Croissant has 37mg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less Cholesterol.

Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe and Croissants, butter types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +224.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.1%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +141.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.5%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.33mg

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
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% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39333%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +238.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.3%
Contains more FatsFats +73.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.5%
~equal in Carbs ~45.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~5.525g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Croissant Opinion
Calories 319kcal 406kcal Croissant
Protein 3.5g 8.2g Croissant
Fats 12.1g 21g Croissant
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 49.7g 43.2g Pineapple cake
Carbs 50.5g 45.8g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 22mg 67mg Pineapple cake
Magnesium 13mg 16mg Croissant
Calcium 120mg 37mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 112mg 118mg Croissant
Iron 1.48mg 2.03mg Croissant
Sugar 11.26g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 2.6g Croissant
Copper 0.087mg 0.08mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.75mg Croissant
Phosphorus 82mg 105mg Croissant
Sodium 319mg 467mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 253IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A 62µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg Croissant
Manganese 0.35mg 0.33mg Pineapple cake
Selenium 9.4µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.388mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.241mg Croissant
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2.188mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.861mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.058mg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg Croissant
Folate 26µg 88µg Croissant
Choline 38.8mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 2.915g 11.659g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 1.094g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.099mg Croissant
Threonine 0.117mg 0.284mg Croissant
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.365mg Croissant
Leucine 0.264mg 0.623mg Croissant
Lysine 0.143mg 0.329mg Croissant
Methionine 0.074mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.167mg 0.41mg Croissant
Histidine 0.081mg 0.187mg Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake Croissant
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
2952%
Pineapple cake
33%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.