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Olive vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Olive and Provolone different?

  • Olive is richer in Iron, and Copper, while Provolone is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 78% more than Olive.
  • Olive contains 10 times more Copper than Provolone. Olive contains 0.251mg of Copper, while Provolone contains 0.026mg.
  • Olive is lower in Saturated Fat.

Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large) and Cheese, provolone types were 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 Iron +534.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Copper +865.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +759.1%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +16433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1625%
Contains more Zinc +1368.2%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 124% 3% 2% 1% 96% 6% 84% 3% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +534.6%
Contains less Sodium -16.1%
Contains more Copper +865.4%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +759.1%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +16433.3%
Contains more Potassium +1625%
Contains more Zinc +1368.2%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%

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.
Olive
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Contains more Vitamin E +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 33% 0% 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 3% 0% 0% 4%
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 E +617.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3073.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +711.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +192.5%
Contains more Water +95.3%
Contains more Protein +2945.2%
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +111.2%
11% 6% 80% 2%
Protein: 0.84 g
Fats: 10.68 g
Carbs: 6.26 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 2.23 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 Carbs +192.5%
Contains more Water +95.3%
Contains more Protein +2945.2%
Contains more Fats +149.3%
Contains more Other +111.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
14% 77% 9%
Saturated Fat: 1.415 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.888 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.911 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Olive Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 2.14g Olive
Protein 0.84g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 10.68g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 6.26g 2.14g Olive
Calories 115kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0g 0.56g Olive
Fiber 3.2g 0g Olive
Calcium 88mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 3.3mg 0.52mg Olive
Magnesium 4mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 3mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 8mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 735mg 876mg Olive
Zinc 0.22mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.251mg 0.026mg Olive
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Olive
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 403IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 1.65mg 0.23mg Olive
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Olive
Vitamin B1 0.003mg 0.019mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.037mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.015mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 0µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.026mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.031mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.05mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.032mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.012mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.029mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.038mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.023mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Olive
Saturated Fat 1.415g 17.078g Olive
Monounsaturated Fat 7.888g 7.393g Olive
Polyunsaturated fat 0.911g 0.769g Olive

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Olive 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
6%
Olive
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Olive
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive
Olive is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive
Olive contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Olive
Olive is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Olive
Olive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.663g)

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. Olive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169094/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.