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Greek yogurt vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek yogurt and Provolone different?

  • Provolone is higher than Greek yogurt in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 73% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cheese, provolone types were used in this article.

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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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
8
Provolone
Provolone
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +656%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.4%
Contains more Zinc +521.2%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Equal in Potassium - 138
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Calcium +656%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +267.4%
Contains more Zinc +521.2%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
9
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
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 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +5766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
3
Provolone
Provolone
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +184.2%
Contains more Fats +432.4%
Contains more Other +554.2%
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 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 +86%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Contains more Protein +184.2%
Contains more Fats +432.4%
Contains more Other +554.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
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2
Provolone
Provolone
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 2.14g Greek yogurt
Protein 9g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 5g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 3.98g 2.14g Greek yogurt
Calories 97kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 4g 0.56g Provolone
Calcium 100mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0mg 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 135mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 141mg 138mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 876mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.017mg 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 15IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.019mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.156mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 5µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 13mg 69mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 17.078g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.769g Provolone
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt 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
17%
Greek yogurt
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.