Egg vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and provolone
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 219% higher.
- Eggs contain 19 times more choline than provolone. Eggs contain 293.8mg of choline, while provolone contains 15.4mg.
- Provolone contains less cholesterol.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index than provolone.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +128.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +7592.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1412% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +347.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +340% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1807.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +633.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +82.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +103.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +340.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.026mg | 219% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 69mg | 101% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 756mg | 71% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 17.078g | 63% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 15.4mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 496mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 876mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 14.5µg | 30% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 25.58g | 26% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 26.62g | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 3.23mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.476mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.321mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 1.46µg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 236µg | 10% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 351kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.52mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 20IU | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 7.393g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 0.769g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.156mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 2.14g | 0% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 138mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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