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Blue cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Blue cheese and Provolone different?

  • Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Blue cheese is 25% higher.
  • Blue cheese contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Provolone. While Blue cheese contains 1.016mg of Vitamin B3, Provolone contains only 0.156mg.
  • Provolone has less Sodium.

Cheese, blue and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Potassium +85.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
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 B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Carbs - 2.14
Equal in Water - 40.95
Equal in Other - 4.71
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 Protein +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Carbs - 2.14
Equal in Water - 40.95
Equal in Other - 4.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 2.34g 2.14g Blue cheese
Protein 21.4g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 28.74g 26.62g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 2.14g Blue cheese
Calories 353kcal 351kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 0.56g Blue cheese
Calcium 528mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.31mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 23mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 387mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 256mg 138mg Blue cheese
Sodium 1146mg 876mg Provolone
Zinc 2.66mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.04mg 0.026mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 721IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 198µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.23mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.019mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.321mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.156mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.476mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.073mg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 10µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.785mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.091mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.852mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.584mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.556mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.758mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 75mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 18.669g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 7.393g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.769g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese 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
42%
Blue cheese
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.