Brie vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brie and provolone
- Brie has more vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12, while provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
- Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 57% higher.
- Provolone contains 7 times less folate than brie. Brie contains 65µg of folate, while provolone contains 10µg.
- The amount of cholesterol in provolone is lower.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brie is 0, while the glycemic index of provolone is 27.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +240% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +310.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +221.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +35.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +375.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.4% |
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Fats
~26.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~17.078g
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.393g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.769g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 184mg | 756mg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 496mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.321mg | 15% |
| Folate | 65µg | 10µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 876mg | 11% |
| Protein | 20.75g | 25.58g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 69mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.46µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 174µg | 236µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.476mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 17.41g | 17.078g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.013g | 7.393g | 2% |
| Fats | 27.68g | 26.62g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.156mg | 1% |
| Calories | 334kcal | 351kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.45g | 2.14g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.45g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 138mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.45g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.769g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
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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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins