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Kefir vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kefir and Provolone

  • Provolone is richer than Kefir in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 82% higher.
  • Kefir contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY 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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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 +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.5%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +602.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.156mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 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 +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +120%
Contains more ProteinProtein +574.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2762.4%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 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 -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2284.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1350.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Provolone Opinion
Calories 41kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 3.79g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 0.93g 26.62g Provolone
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 2.14g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 2.14g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 69mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 130mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 164mg 138mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 4.61g 0.56g Provolone
Copper 0.009mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 0.46mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 105mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 40mg 876mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 171µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.019mg Kefir
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.073mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 13µg 10µg Kefir
Trans Fat 0.037g Provolone
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 0.658g 17.078g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.769g 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
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir 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
15%
Kefir
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.