Swiss cheese vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swiss cheese and croissant different?
- Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium; however, croissant is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for Swiss cheese is 121% higher.
- Swiss cheese contains 24 times more calcium than croissant. While Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, croissant contains only 37mg.
- Croissant has less saturated fat.
- Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than croissant (56).
Cheese, swiss and Croissants, butter 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +106.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2305.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +482.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +446.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1461.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1169.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1812.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3427.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3318.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +28.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +150.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +228.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3080.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.094 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 0.16µg | 121% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 37mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 105mg | 67% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 8.2g | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 0.75mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.388mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 11.659g | 30% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 2.03mg | 24% |
| Folate | 10µg | 88µg | 20% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 21g | 15% |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 45.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.188mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.33mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 22.7µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 467mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.861mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.6g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 206µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 67mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 5.525g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.241mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 38.8mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.84mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 1.094g | 2% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 406kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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
48%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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