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Broth vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between broth and provolone

  • Broth has more selenium and choline; however, provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Broth covers your daily sodium needs 1000% more than provolone.
  • Provolone contains 7 times less choline than broth. Broth contains 114.6mg of choline, while provolone contains 15.4mg.
  • Provolone has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of broth is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +123.9%
Contains more IronIron +98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +304.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +3488.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
Contains more CholineCholine +644.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +741.6%
Contains more OtherOther +944.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +91.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1704%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 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 -79.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +482.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Provolone DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 876mg 1000%
Saturated fat 3.43g 17.078g 62%
Calcium 187mg 756mg 57%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.46µg 48%
Phosphorus 166mg 496mg 47%
Zinc 0.09mg 3.23mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 28µg 14.5µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.769g 25%
Fats 13.88g 26.62g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 69mg 19%
Protein 16.66g 25.58g 18%
Choline 114.6mg 15.4mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.156mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.321mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.019mg 7%
Magnesium 56mg 28mg 7%
Folate 32µg 10µg 6%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.01mg 6%
Iron 1.03mg 0.52mg 6%
Potassium 309mg 138mg 5%
Carbs 18.01g 2.14g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 7.393g 5%
Calories 267kcal 351kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Copper 0mg 0.026mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.476mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 22999mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.