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Provolone vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Provolone and Edam

  • Provolone has less Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Edam.
  • Provolone has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Cheese, edam.

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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
2
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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%
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Equal in Calcium - 731
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Phosphorus - 536
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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
3
:
7
Edam
Edam
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
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%
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Edam
Edam
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56
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
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Fats - 27.8
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
2
:
1
Edam
Edam
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Edam Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 1.43g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 24.99g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 27.8g Edam
Carbs 2.14g 1.43g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 357kcal Edam
Sugar 0.56g 1.43g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 731mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.44mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 496mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 138mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 876mg 812mg Edam
Zinc 3.23mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 825IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.082mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.281mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.076mg Edam
Folate 10µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.982mg 0.932mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.297mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.646mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.686mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.64mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.115mg 1.034mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.572g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.665g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.