Croissants, cheese
FDC 174989oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 29 · -11 vs Baked goods medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 414 kcal | 21% |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 11 g | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 361 mg | 16% |
| Carbohydrate | 47 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
| Potassium | 132 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 53 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 204 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.73 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | |
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 57 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174989Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the baked goods median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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