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Provolone vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Provolone and Egg white different?

  • Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Egg white is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 85% higher.
  • Egg white has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, provolone and Egg, white, raw, fresh are the varieties 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 Calcium +10700%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3206.7%
Contains more Zinc +10666.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +10700%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +3206.7%
Contains more Zinc +10666.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Potassium +18.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1360%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1522.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Fats +15558.8%
Contains more Carbs +193.2%
Contains more Other +647.6%
Contains more Water +113.8%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +134.7%
Contains more Fats +15558.8%
Contains more Carbs +193.2%
Contains more Other +647.6%
Contains more Water +113.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 0.73g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 10.9g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0.17g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0.73g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 52kcal Provolone
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.56g 0.71g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 7mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.08mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 15mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 876mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 3.23mg 0.03mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.023mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Egg white
Selenium 14.5µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 880IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.004mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.105mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.19mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.005mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 4µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.09µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.125mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.449mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.661mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.016mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.806mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.399mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.686mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.809mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.29mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 17.078g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.