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Croissant vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croissant and Provolone

  • Croissant is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, and Selenium, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Provolone is 72% higher.
  • Croissant contains 20 times more Vitamin B1 than Provolone. Croissant contains 0.388mg of Vitamin B1, while Provolone contains 0.019mg.
  • Croissant contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Croissants, butter and Cheese, provolone.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Croissant
Croissant
5
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5
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Iron +290.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +1943.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +330.7%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +290.4%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Copper +207.7%
Contains more Manganese +3200%
Contains more Selenium +56.6%
Contains more Calcium +1943.2%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +372.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Zinc +330.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Croissant
Croissant
6
:
6
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Vitamin E +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1942.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Provolone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1942.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
1
:
4
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Carbs +2040.2%
Contains more Protein +212%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Contains more Other +161.7%
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Provolone
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Carbs +2040.2%
Contains more Protein +212%
Contains more Fats +26.8%
Contains more Water +76.5%
Contains more Other +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croissant
Croissant
2
:
1
Provolone
Provolone
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Provolone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croissant Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 2.14g Croissant
Protein 8.2g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 21g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 45.8g 2.14g Croissant
Calories 406kcal 351kcal Croissant
Sugar 11.26g 0.56g Provolone
Fiber 2.6g 0g Croissant
Calcium 37mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 2.03mg 0.52mg Croissant
Magnesium 16mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 105mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 118mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 467mg 876mg Croissant
Zinc 0.75mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.01mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 14.5µg Croissant
Vitamin A 744IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 206µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.23mg Croissant
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.019mg Croissant
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.156mg Croissant
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.476mg Croissant
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 88µg 10µg Croissant
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.284mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.623mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.329mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.175mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.41mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.187mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 67mg 69mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 17.078g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.769g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Croissant Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Croissant
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.