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Provolone vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Provolone and Brie

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Brie has more Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% higher.
  • Brie contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Provolone. Provolone contains 496mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, brie.

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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.
Provolone
Provolone
6
:
3
Brie
Brie
Contains more Calcium +310.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Iron - 0.5
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Contains more Calcium +310.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Equal in Iron - 0.5
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.
Provolone
Provolone
1
:
9
Brie
Brie
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Provolone
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%
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Brie
Brie
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +375.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Fats - 27.68
Provolone
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
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +375.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Water +18.2%
Equal in Fats - 27.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
1
:
2
Brie
Brie
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.826
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.41
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.013
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.826

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Brie Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 0.45g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 20.75g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 27.68g Brie
Carbs 2.14g 0.45g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 334kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.45g Brie
Calcium 756mg 184mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.5mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 188mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 152mg Brie
Sodium 876mg 629mg Brie
Zinc 3.23mg 2.38mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.019mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 592IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 174µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.235mg Brie
Folate 10µg 65µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Brie
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.322mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.751mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.015mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.929mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.851mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.592mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.158mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.34mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.716mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 100mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.41g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.826g Brie

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Provolone Brie
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
33%
Provolone
46%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie 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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients
  2. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.