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Provolone vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Provolone and Cheddar Cheese

  • Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, cheddar.

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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
5
:
5
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Potassium +81.6%
Contains less Sodium -25.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Copper +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +170%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 455

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
4
:
7
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
Cheddar Cheese
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.066
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Equal in Water - 37.02
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
Cheddar Cheese
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
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Contains more Other +27%
Contains more Fats +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +44.4%
Equal in Water - 37.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
1
:
2
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Cheddar Cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
79%
Cheddar Cheese

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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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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.