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Provolone vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Provolone and Brie

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, while Brie has more Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 57% higher.
  • Brie contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Provolone. Provolone contains 496mg of Phosphorus, while Brie contains 188mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Brie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, brie.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Brie
Brie
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 55% 13% 19% 6.3% 65% 81% 82% 4.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240%
~equal in Iron ~0.5mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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 0% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Brie
Brie
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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% 36% 4.8% 15% 18% 120% 7.1% 41% 54% 206% 5.8% 49% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +268.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Brie
Brie
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21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +375.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Fats ~27.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Brie
Brie
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66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.826 g
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.41g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.013g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.826g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Brie Opinion
Calories 351kcal 334kcal Provolone
Protein 25.58g 20.75g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 27.68g Brie
Net carbs 2.14g 0.45g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0.45g Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 100mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 184mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 152mg Brie
Iron 0.52mg 0.5mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.45g Brie
Copper 0.026mg 0.019mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 2.38mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 188mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 629mg Brie
Vitamin A 880IU 592IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 174µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Brie
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.034mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.07mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.52mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.38mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.69mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.235mg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.65µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Brie
Folate 10µg 65µg Brie
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.41g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.013g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.826g Brie
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.322mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.751mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.015mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.929mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.851mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.592mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.158mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.34mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.716mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Brie
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
31%
Provolone
43%
Brie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
42%
Brie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.