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Cheddar Cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Provolone

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, yet Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 3 times more Folate than Provolone. Cheddar Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, while Provolone contains 10µg.
  • Provolone contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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 -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Equal in Calcium - 756
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 496
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Equal in Calcium - 756
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 496

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 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 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 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +27%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 2.14g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 33.31g 26.62g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.14g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 351kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.56g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 455mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 76mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 653mg 876mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.23mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.026mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.01mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 880IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 236µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.23mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.019mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.321mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.345mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.982mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.091mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.025mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.547mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.404mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.547mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 99mg 69mg Provolone
Trans Fat 0.917g Provolone
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.078g Provolone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.393g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.769g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

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Cheddar Cheese Provolone
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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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