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Cream cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cream cheese and Provolone

  • Cream cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 66% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Calcium +679.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.6%
Contains more Zinc +546%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Calcium +679.4%
Contains more Iron +372.7%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +363.6%
Contains more Zinc +546%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Manganese - 0.01

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 A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.476
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 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 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 A +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +563.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.476
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +157.9%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +315.9%
Contains more Other +270.9%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 Fats +29.4%
Contains more Carbs +157.9%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Protein +315.9%
Contains more Other +270.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 2.14g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 34.44g 26.62g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 2.14g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 351kcal Provolone
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.56g Provolone
Calcium 97mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.11mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 9mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 107mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 132mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 314mg 876mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.018mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Cream cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 1111IU 880IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 236µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.019mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.476mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 9µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.233mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.657mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.567mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.191mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.395mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.175mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 101mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 20.213g 17.078g Provolone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.393g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.769g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream 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
19%
Cream cheese
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.