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Caraway cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caraway cheese and Provolone

  • Caraway cheese has more Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Provolone is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 50% more than Caraway cheese.
  • Provolone has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, caraway 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 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 more IronIron +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.026mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~496mg
~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.
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% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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 AVitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +440.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 +43%
Contains more OtherOther +43.6%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g
~equal in Fats ~26.62g
~equal in Water ~40.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.078g
~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.
Caraway cheese Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Provolone Opinion
Calories 376kcal 351kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 29.2g 26.62g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.06g 2.14g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 2.14g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 22mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 673mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 93mg 138mg Provolone
Iron 0.64mg 0.52mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 0.56g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 2.94mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 490mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 690mg 876mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 880IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 236µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.021mg 0.01mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.019mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.321mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.156mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.073mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 18µg 10µg Caraway cheese
Choline 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 18.584g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 7.393g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.769g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.896mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.091mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 2.297mg Caraway cheese
Lysine 2.095mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.659mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.287mg Caraway cheese
Valine 1.682mg 1.64mg Caraway cheese
Histidine 0.884mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caraway cheese 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
20%
Caraway cheese
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.