Croissants, butter
FDC 174987oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 26 · -14 vs Baked goods medianOn 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).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 20% |
| Total fat | 21 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 17% |
| Carbohydrate | 46 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 11 g | |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 206 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 5.9 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.73 g | 3% |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
| Potassium | 33 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 4.5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174987Original 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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