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.
| 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.
| 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
| 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
| 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croissant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croissant contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Croissant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.419g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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