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Caramel vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and provolone different?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B1; however, provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 73% higher.
  • Caramel contains 5 times more vitamin B1 than provolone. While caramel contains 0.103mg of vitamin B1, provolone contains only 0.019mg.
  • Caramel has less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than caramel (65).

Candies, caramels and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used in this article.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +55.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +447.8%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +634.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +335.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 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 +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1866.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.156mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +3498.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +456.1%
Contains more FatsFats +228.6%
Contains more WaterWater +381.8%
Contains more OtherOther +161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 -85.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +352.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +379.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 17.078g 66%
Calcium 138mg 756mg 62%
Phosphorus 114mg 496mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.46µg 48%
Protein 4.6g 25.58g 42%
Fats 8.1g 26.62g 28%
Sodium 245mg 876mg 27%
Vitamin A 12µg 236µg 25%
Carbs 77g 2.14g 25%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.23mg 25%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Cholesterol 7mg 69mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.769g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 7.393g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.019mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.321mg 5%
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.476mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Folate 4µg 10µg 2%
Calories 382kcal 351kcal 2%
Potassium 214mg 138mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.073mg 1%
Copper 0.018mg 0.026mg 1%
Choline 8mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.156mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.602g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.