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Provolone vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Provolone and Tilsit cheese?

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, yet Tilsit cheese is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 27% higher.
  • Provolone has 2 times more Magnesium than Tilsit cheese. Provolone has 28mg of Magnesium, while Tilsit cheese has 13mg.
  • Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, tilsit types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.026
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Potassium +112.3%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Manganese +30%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Phosphorus - 500
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.026
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.4%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86
Equal in Other - 4.87
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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.41
Equal in Fats - 25.98
Equal in Water - 42.86
Equal in Other - 4.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 16.775
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.136
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.721

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Tilsit cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 1.88g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 24.41g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 25.98g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 1.88g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 340kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 756mg 700mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.23mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 13mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 138mg 65mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.23mg 3.5mg Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.026mg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Tilsit cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 249µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.346mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.065mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.352mg Tilsit cheese
Threonine 0.982mg 0.899mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.297mg 2.548mg Tilsit cheese
Lysine 2.646mg 2.039mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.358mg Tilsit cheese
Valine 1.64mg 1.752mg Tilsit cheese
Histidine 1.115mg 0.704mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 102mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.136g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.721g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Tilsit cheese
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
40%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.