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Provolone vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Provolone and Spread

  • Provolone has more Phosphorus, however, Spread is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Provolone covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 74% more than Spread.
  • Spread contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1050%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1050%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +127.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%
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
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +127.5%
Contains more Water +97.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.6

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Spread Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 0g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 17.1g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 158kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0g Spread
Calcium 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 0mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 12mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 12.3µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.6g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Provolone Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.858g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.