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Onion vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between onions and provolone?

  • Provolone is richer than onions in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% more.
  • The amount of sodium in onions is lower.
  • The glycemic index of onions is lower.

We used Onions, raw and Cheese, provolone types 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.
Onion
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.9% 13% 7.9% 13% 4.6% 12% 0.52% 17% 2.7%
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 CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3187%
Contains more IronIron +147.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1610.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
~equal in Potassium ~138mg

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.
Onion
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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 25% 0% 0.4% 0% 12% 6.2% 2.2% 7.4% 28% 0% 1% 14% 3.3%
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% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +142.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1088.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +152.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 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 +336.4%
Contains more WaterWater +117.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2225.5%
Contains more FatsFats +26520%
Contains more OtherOther +1245.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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58% 18% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56769.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4423.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.042g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 23mg 756mg 73%
Phosphorus 29mg 496mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 1.1g 25.58g 49%
Fats 0.1g 26.62g 41%
Sodium 4mg 876mg 38%
Zinc 0.17mg 3.23mg 28%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Selenium 0.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.027mg 0.321mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 7.393g 18%
Calories 40kcal 351kcal 16%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.476mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.769g 5%
Manganese 0.129mg 0.01mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.073mg 4%
Iron 0.21mg 0.52mg 4%
Magnesium 10mg 28mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Fructose 1.29g 2%
Choline 6.1mg 15.4mg 2%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.2µg 2%
Carbs 9.34g 2.14g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.019mg 2%
Copper 0.039mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 7.64g 2.14g N/A
Potassium 146mg 138mg 0%
Sugar 4.24g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 0.156mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.021mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.025mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.025mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Onion 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
8%
Onion
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
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 - 3.68g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Onion
Onion is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 872mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Onion
Onion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.