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Crackers vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and provolone

  • Crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 64% higher.
  • Crackers contain 32 times more vitamin K than provolone. Crackers contain 69.3µg of vitamin K, while provolone contains 2.2µg.
  • Crackers contain less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 +675%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4810%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +559.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.4%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +1217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2089.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2689.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +2764.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1204.1%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
~equal in Fats ~26.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 -67.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1608.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Provolone DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.769g 82%
Calcium 120mg 756mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.2µg 56%
Saturated fat 5.562g 17.078g 52%
Iron 4.03mg 0.52mg 44%
Protein 6.64g 25.58g 38%
Phosphorus 248mg 496mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.019mg 33%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.156mg 26%
Zinc 0.49mg 3.23mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Folate 92µg 10µg 21%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.01mg 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Carbs 61.3g 2.14g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.23mg 19%
Selenium 6.7µg 14.5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.321mg 10%
Fiber 2.3g 0g 9%
Copper 0.104mg 0.026mg 9%
Calories 510kcal 351kcal 8%
Sodium 726mg 876mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 7.393g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.476mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.073mg 1%
Potassium 118mg 138mg 1%
Choline 9.6mg 15.4mg 1%
Fats 26.43g 26.62g 0%
Net carbs 59g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 8.18g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.