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Almonds vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almonds and provolone?

  • Almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, fiber, and iron, yet provolone is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Almonds' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 169% higher.
  • Almonds contain less saturated fat.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than provolone.

We used Nuts, almonds and Cheese, provolone 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +864.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.2%
Contains more IronIron +613.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3865.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21690%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +253.7%
~equal in Zinc ~3.23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~496mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11043.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +340%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.476mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +87.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +907%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +828.6%
Contains more OtherOther +59.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +326.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1503.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds Provolone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Almonds Provolone DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.23mg 169%
Copper 1.031mg 0.026mg 112%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.01mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.769g 77%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.321mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Saturated fat 3.802g 17.078g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 7.393g 60%
Magnesium 270mg 28mg 58%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Calcium 269mg 756mg 49%
Iron 3.71mg 0.52mg 40%
Sodium 1mg 876mg 38%
Fats 49.93g 26.62g 36%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.156mg 22%
Selenium 4.1µg 14.5µg 19%
Potassium 733mg 138mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.019mg 16%
Calories 579kcal 351kcal 11%
Protein 21.15g 25.58g 9%
Folate 44µg 10µg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 15.4mg 7%
Carbs 21.55g 2.14g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.073mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Phosphorus 481mg 496mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Zinc 3.12mg 3.23mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 0.56g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.476mg 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Almonds
Almonds is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.