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Roquefort vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Roquefort and Provolone

  • Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 41% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 5 times more Folate than Provolone. Roquefort contains 49µg of Folate, while Provolone contains 10µg.
  • Provolone contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, roquefort 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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 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 CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~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.
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% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +390%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +128.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 FatsFats +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
~equal in Carbs ~2.14g
~equal in Water ~40.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 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 +14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Provolone Opinion
Calories 369kcal 351kcal Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 30.64g 26.62g Roquefort
Net carbs 2g 2.14g Provolone
Carbs 2g 2.14g Provolone
Cholesterol 90mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 30mg 28mg Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 91mg 138mg Provolone
Iron 0.56mg 0.52mg Roquefort
Sugar 0.56g Roquefort
Copper 0.034mg 0.026mg Roquefort
Zinc 2.08mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 392mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 1809mg 876mg Provolone
Vitamin A 1047IU 880IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg 236µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.03mg 0.01mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.019mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.321mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.156mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.476mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.073mg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 49µg 10µg Roquefort
Choline 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 19.263g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.393g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.769g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.965mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.091mg Roquefort
Leucine 2.114mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.848mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.558mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.614mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.602mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Roquefort
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 933mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.