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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 for 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.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than croissant.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more IronIron +290.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1943.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +330.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1942.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 CarbsCarbs +2040.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212%
Contains more FatsFats +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +76.5%
Contains more OtherOther +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Calcium 37mg 756mg 72%
Phosphorus 105mg 496mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 1.46µg 54%
Protein 8.2g 25.58g 35%
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 0.019mg 31%
Saturated fat 11.659g 17.078g 25%
Zinc 0.75mg 3.23mg 23%
Folate 88µg 10µg 20%
Iron 2.03mg 0.52mg 19%
Sodium 467mg 876mg 18%
Carbs 45.8g 2.14g 15%
Selenium 22.7µg 14.5µg 15%
Manganese 0.33mg 0.01mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 0.156mg 13%
Fiber 2.6g 0g 10%
Fats 21g 26.62g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 0.476mg 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.321mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 7.393g 5%
Choline 38.8mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0.23mg 4%
Calories 406kcal 351kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin A 206µg 236µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.769g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.073mg 1%
Potassium 118mg 138mg 1%
Cholesterol 67mg 69mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 11.26g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Croissant Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Croissant
32%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.