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Provolone vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Provolone and Biscuit

  • Provolone has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Biscuit has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 23 times less Cholesterol than Provolone. Provolone contains 69mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

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 Calcium +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.4%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +498.1%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +3680%
Contains more Selenium +34.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +221.7%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.4%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains more Zinc +498.1%
Contains more Iron +457.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +3680%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +973.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.4%
Contains more Folate +510%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +973.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1725%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1773.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1790.4%
Contains more Folate +510%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +265.4%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +1984.1%
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +265.4%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +41.7%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Carbs +1984.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +441.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 25.58g 7g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 16.3g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 351kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0.56g 2.18g Provolone
Fiber 0g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 756mg 235mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 28mg 18mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 164mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 121mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 3.23mg 0.54mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.01mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 14.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 880IU 82IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.31mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.285mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.035mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.08µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.087mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.211mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.273mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.514mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.226mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.132mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.347mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.313mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.161mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 17.078g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 6.93g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Biscuit
Low Fats diet ok
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
33%
Provolone
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.754g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.