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Edam vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edam and Provolone

  • Provolone has less Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Edam.
  • Provolone has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, edam 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.
Edam
Edam
7
:
2
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 756
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 496
Equal in Sodium - 876
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Edam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +16.1%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Equal in Calcium - 756
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Phosphorus - 496
Equal in Sodium - 876
Equal in Manganese - 0.01
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Edam
Edam
7
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 880
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.46
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Edam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Provolone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 880
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.073
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.46
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
2
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Water - 40.95
Edam
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Provolone
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 Carbs +49.7%
Contains more Other +11.6%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
Equal in Fats - 26.62
Equal in Water - 40.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Edam
Edam
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2
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
Edam
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.078
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edam Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 1.43g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 24.99g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 27.8g 26.62g Edam
Carbs 1.43g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 357kcal 351kcal Edam
Sugar 1.43g 0.56g Provolone
Calcium 731mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.44mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 30mg 28mg Edam
Phosphorus 536mg 496mg Edam
Potassium 188mg 138mg Edam
Sodium 812mg 876mg Edam
Zinc 3.75mg 3.23mg Edam
Copper 0.036mg 0.026mg Edam
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 825IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 243µg 236µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Edam
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.019mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.389mg 0.321mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.082mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.073mg Edam
Folate 16µg 10µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.46µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Edam
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.345mg Edam
Threonine 0.932mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.308mg 1.091mg Edam
Leucine 2.57mg 2.297mg Edam
Lysine 2.66mg 2.646mg Edam
Methionine 0.721mg 0.686mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.434mg 1.287mg Edam
Valine 1.81mg 1.64mg Edam
Histidine 1.034mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 89mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.572g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 8.125g 7.393g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 0.769g Provolone

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Edam Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Edam
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Edam
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.