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Egg vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg and Provolone

  • Egg is richer in Copper, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Egg is 219% higher.
  • Egg contains 19 times more Choline than Provolone. Egg contains 293.8mg of Choline, while Provolone contains 15.4mg.
  • Provolone contains less Cholesterol.

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.
Egg
5
:
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Copper +7592.3%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1412%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.4%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.8%
Contains more Copper +7592.3%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Selenium +112.4%
Contains more Calcium +1412%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.4%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Equal in Potassium - 138

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.
Egg
7
:
Contains more Vitamin E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
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 E +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +340%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
1
:
Contains more Water +82.2%
Contains more Protein +103.3%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Carbs +91.1%
Contains more Other +340.2%
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 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 Water +82.2%
Contains more Protein +103.3%
Contains more Fats +150.9%
Contains more Carbs +91.1%
Contains more Other +340.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.3%
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Egg Provolone
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 12.58g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 10.61g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 1.12g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 155kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 1.12g 0.56g Provolone
Calcium 50mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 1.19mg 0.52mg Egg
Magnesium 10mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 172mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 126mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 124mg 876mg Egg
Zinc 1.05mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 2mg 0.026mg Egg
Manganese 0.026mg 0.01mg Egg
Selenium 30.8µg 14.5µg Egg
Vitamin A 520IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0.23mg Egg
Vitamin D 87IU 20IU Egg
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0.5µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.019mg Egg
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 0.321mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 0.476mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.073mg Egg
Folate 44µg 10µg Egg
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.604mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.075mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.904mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.392mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.767mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.298mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 373mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 3.267g 17.078g Egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.769g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Egg Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.