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Avocado vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between avocadoes and provolone

  • Avocadoes have more fiber and vitamin B5; however, provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 75% more.
  • Avocadoes are lower in saturated fat.
  • Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index than provolone.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, provolone.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 PotassiumPotassium +251.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +630.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6200%
Contains more ZincZinc +404.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +853.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3525%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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 33% 2.3% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1014.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +191.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +252.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +854.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +710%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3271.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 CarbsCarbs +298.6%
Contains more WaterWater +78.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1179%
Contains more FatsFats +81.6%
Contains more OtherOther +198.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -87.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 12mg 756mg 74%
Saturated fat 2.126g 17.078g 68%
Phosphorus 52mg 496mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 2g 25.58g 47%
Sodium 7mg 876mg 38%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 7µg 236µg 25%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.23mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Fats 14.66g 26.62g 18%
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.476mg 18%
Folate 81µg 10µg 18%
Copper 0.19mg 0.026mg 18%
Vitamin K 21µg 2.2µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.321mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.073mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.23mg 12%
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.156mg 10%
Potassium 485mg 138mg 10%
Calories 160kcal 351kcal 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 0.769g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.799g 7.393g 6%
Manganese 0.142mg 0.01mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.019mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Carbs 8.53g 2.14g 2%
Net carbs 1.83g 2.14g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 28mg 0%
Iron 0.55mg 0.52mg 0%
Sugar 0.66g 0.56g N/A
Starch 0.11g 0%
Choline 14.2mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.073mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.143mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.132mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.038mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.107mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Avocado 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
32%
Avocado
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.952g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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.