Baked goods

Croissants, butter

FDC 174987oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 26 · -14 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Croissants, butter is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 26 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 47 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of vitamin a (23% DV), a good source of protein (16% DV), a good source of iron (11% DV). Most of its 406 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in saturated fat (11.7 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 8.2 g · 8%Carb 45.8 g · 45%Fat 21 g · 47%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories406 kcal20%
Total fat21 g27%
Saturated fat12 g59%
Cholesterol67 mg22%
Sodium384 mg17%
Carbohydrate46 g17%
Dietary fiber2.6 g9%
Sugars11 g
Protein8.2 g16%
Potassium118 mg3%
Calcium37 mg3%
Iron2 mg11%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A206 µg23%
Vitamin E0.84 mg6%

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FDC 174987

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
Protein16% DV
Iron11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density26 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g8.2 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g2.6 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g384 vs 447 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Crackers, multigrainDensity 28 vs 26Croutons, seasonedDensity 28 vs 26Cookies, chocolate cream covered biscuit sticksDensity 29 vs 26

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