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Dough vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between dough and provolone

  • Dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, selenium, and manganese, yet provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 83% higher.
  • Dough contains 58 times more manganese than provolone. Dough contains 0.577mg of manganese, while provolone contains 0.01mg.
  • Dough contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +651.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5670%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1353.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +210.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%

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.
Dough
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +3636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2987.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1130%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +214.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.476mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +2324.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138%
Contains more FatsFats +1000%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +141.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -96.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1942.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.529g 17.078g 75%
Calcium 52mg 756mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.019mg 58%
Phosphorus 105mg 496mg 56%
Iron 3.91mg 0.52mg 42%
Fats 2.42g 26.62g 37%
Protein 10.75g 25.58g 30%
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 0.156mg 29%
Folate 123µg 10µg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 28.6µg 14.5µg 26%
Manganese 0.577mg 0.01mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Zinc 1.04mg 3.23mg 20%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.362g 7.393g 18%
Carbs 51.88g 2.14g 17%
Copper 0.152mg 0.026mg 14%
Sodium 602mg 876mg 12%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.321mg 8%
Calories 272kcal 351kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Potassium 117mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.2µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 28mg 1%
Choline 8mg 15.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.769g 1%
Net carbs 49.68g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 4.62g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.23mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.476mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 274mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.549g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.