White cake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between white cake and croissant
- White cake contains less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin A, folate, vitamin B5, iron, and vitamin B3 than croissant.
- Croissant's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 39% higher.
- White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of croissant is 56.
The food types used in this comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Croissants, butter.
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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 | +143.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.1% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +127.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +105.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +415.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +546.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
8.2 g
Fats:
21 g
Carbs:
45.8 g
Water:
23.2 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +103.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
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 | -66.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 3.897g | 11.659g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.388mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 67mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 206µg | 22% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 22.7µg | 22% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 21g | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 0.861mg | 14% |
| Folate | 31µg | 88µg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.03mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 467mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 8.2g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 1.094g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 2.188mg | 7% |
| Choline | 6mg | 38.8mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.2g | 45.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.692g | 5.525g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.84mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.16µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.241mg | 4% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 406kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 118mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.2g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 57.39g | 11.26g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.284mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0.623mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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
13%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 183mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.762g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croissant is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.13g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Croissant is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)