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Ground beef vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Provolone

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Provolone covers your daily Calcium needs 72% more than Ground beef.
  • Provolone has 26 times less Vitamin B3 than Ground beef. Ground beef has 4.026mg of Vitamin B3, while Provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Iron +336.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.8%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Calcium +2190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +336.5%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +80.8%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Contains more Calcium +2190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +198.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2480.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +9677.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.476
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 +168.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2480.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +326%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +9677.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.7%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.476

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +42.5%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.58
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +42.5%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +97.1%
Equal in Protein - 25.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.5%
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.
Ground beef Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ground beef Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 23.87g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 15.37g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 241kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0g 0.56g Ground beef
Calcium 33mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 2.27mg 0.52mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 166mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 241mg 138mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 876mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 3.23mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.026mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 19.1µg 14.5µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.019mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.156mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.476mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.073mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 1.46µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 2.2µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.923mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.861mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.976mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.614mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.172mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.775mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 88mg 69mg Provolone
Trans Fat 1.173g Provolone
Saturated Fat 6.073g 17.078g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.769g Provolone
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Ground beef Provolone
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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
46%
Ground beef
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.