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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.

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.
Brie
Brie
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
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 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%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Brie
Brie
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% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 +48.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 WaterWater +18.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
~equal in Fats ~26.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 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
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.078g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.393g
~equal in 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.
Brie Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Provolone Opinion
Calories 334kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 20.75g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 27.68g 26.62g Brie
Net carbs 0.45g 2.14g Provolone
Carbs 0.45g 2.14g Provolone
Cholesterol 100mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 184mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 152mg 138mg Brie
Iron 0.5mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 0.45g 0.56g Brie
Copper 0.019mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 2.38mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 188mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 629mg 876mg Brie
Vitamin A 592IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 174µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.034mg 0.01mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.019mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.321mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.156mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.476mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.073mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.46µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Brie
Folate 65µg 10µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.393g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.769g Brie
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.751mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.929mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.851mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.592mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.34mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.716mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie 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
43%
Brie
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie 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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.