Baked goods

Croissants, cheese

FDC 174989oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 29 · -11 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Croissants, cheese is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 29 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 43 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (23% DV), a good source of protein (18% DV), a good source of iron (12% DV). Most of its 414 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (10.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 9.2 g · 9%Carb 47 g · 46%Fat 20.9 g · 46%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories414 kcal21%
Total fat21 g27%
Saturated fat11 g53%
Cholesterol57 mg19%
Sodium361 mg16%
Carbohydrate47 g17%
Dietary fiber2.6 g9%
Sugars11 g
Protein9.2 g18%
Potassium132 mg3%
Calcium53 mg4%
Iron2.2 mg12%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A204 µg23%
Vitamin E1.4 mg10%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 174989

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Vitamin A23% DV
Protein18% DV
Iron12% DV
Vitamin E10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density29 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g9.2 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g2.6 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g361 vs 447 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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