Croissant vs mac and cheese: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: croissant scores 12/100 and mac and cheese 13/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Croissant
406 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium croissant: 57 g
Mac and cheese
190 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 189 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMac and cheese406 vs 190 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCroissant8.2 vs 4.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberCroissant2.6 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMac and cheese11 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even118 vs 129 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMac and cheese12 vs 1.8 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Croissant, 100 g | Mac and cheese, 100 g | Croissant, 57 g | Mac and cheese, 189 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 406 kcal | 190 kcal | 231 kcal | 359 kcal |
| Protein | 8.2 g | 4.9 g | 4.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g | 24 g | 26 g | 45 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 4.3 g | 6.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 1.2 g | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 21 g | 8.3 g | 12 g | 16 g |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 1.8 g | 6.6 g | 3.4 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0 mg | 0.1 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 206 µg | 0 µg | 117 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 118 mg | 129 mg | 67 mg | 244 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg | 1 mg | 1.2 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 63 mg | 21 mg | 119 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 17 mg | 9.1 mg | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 384 mg | 338 mg | 219 mg | 639 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.