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Provolone vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and croissant

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, yet croissant is richer in vitamin B1, folate, iron, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 72% higher.
  • Provolone contains 9 times more vitamin B12 than croissant. Provolone contains 1.46µg of vitamin B12, while croissant contains 0.16µg.
  • Croissant contains less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than croissant.

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

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1943.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +330.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%
Contains more IronIron +290.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +207.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +56.6%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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%
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.3%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Croissant
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
32%
Provolone
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
43%
Croissant

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