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Cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheese and Provolone

  • Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2, yet Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Cheese contains 3 times more Folate than Provolone. Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, while Provolone contains 10µg.
  • Provolone contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Calcium ~756mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~496mg

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.
Cheese
6
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +25.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 +25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.078g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Provolone Opinion
Calories 404kcal 351kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 33.31g 26.62g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 2.14g Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.14g Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 710mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 76mg 138mg Provolone
Iron 0.14mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 0.48g 0.56g Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.026mg Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.23mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 653mg 876mg Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 880IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 236µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.23mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.01mg Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.019mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.321mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.073mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.2µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Provolone
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.393g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.769g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.345mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.982mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.091mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.025mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.547mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.404mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.547mg 1.115mg Provolone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
33%
Cheese
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese 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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.