Provolone vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between provolone and biscuits
- Provolone has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while biscuits have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 64% higher.
- Biscuits contain 23 times less cholesterol than provolone. Provolone contains 69mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
- Provolone has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of provolone is 27, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +498.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +457.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3680% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1725% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1773.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1790.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +510% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +265.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1984.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +441.4% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~6.93g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 4.324g | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0.08µg | 58% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 235mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 164mg | 47% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 7g | 37% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 2.9mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.356mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 26% | |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 0.54mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 4.163g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 3mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 2.949mg | 17% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 16.3g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 44.6g | 14% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 580mg | 13% |
| Folate | 10µg | 61µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 19.5µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.082mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.285mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 6.93g | 1% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 353kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.754g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.