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Ice cream vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between ice cream and provolone

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in provolone is higher than in ice cream.
  • Provolone covers your daily calcium needs 63% more than ice cream.
  • Ice cream contains less cholesterol.
  • Ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of provolone is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490.6%
Contains more IronIron +477.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +274.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +633.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +1002.8%
Contains more WaterWater +49%
Contains more ProteinProtein +630.9%
Contains more FatsFats +142%
Contains more OtherOther +423.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +149%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 128mg 756mg 63%
Phosphorus 105mg 496mg 56%
Saturated fat 6.79g 17.078g 47%
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 1.46µg 45%
Protein 3.5g 25.58g 44%
Sodium 80mg 876mg 35%
Fats 11g 26.62g 24%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Zinc 0.69mg 3.23mg 23%
Vitamin A 118µg 236µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 2.969g 7.393g 11%
Cholesterol 44mg 69mg 8%
Calories 207kcal 351kcal 7%
Carbs 23.6g 2.14g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.321mg 6%
Iron 0.09mg 0.52mg 5%
Fiber 0.7g 0g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 28mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.769g 2%
Choline 26mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.476mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg 2%
Potassium 199mg 138mg 2%
Folate 5µg 10µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 22.9g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 21.22g 0.56g N/A
Copper 0.023mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.23mg 0%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.156mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.146mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.258mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.081mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.088mg 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Ice cream
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.288g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.