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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 RAE.
  • 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
3
:
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Calcium +310.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Potassium - 138
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +10.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.2%
Contains more Manganese +240%
Contains more Calcium +310.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Zinc +35.7%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.52
Equal in Potassium - 138
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.
Brie
9
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more Vitamin A +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
:
Contains more Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +375.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
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 Water +18.2%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Carbs +375.6%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Equal in Fats - 26.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
2
:
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.769

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
Net carbs 0.45g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 20.75g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 27.68g 26.62g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 334kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.45g 0.56g Brie
Calcium 184mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.5mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 188mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 152mg 138mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 876mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.019mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.034mg 0.01mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 592IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Brie
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
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
Folate 65µg 10µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.46µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg 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
Cholesterol 100mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.393g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.769g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brie Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Brie
33%
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.