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Provolone vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Provolone and Butterscotch

  • Butterscotch has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Provolone covers your daily Calcium needs 75% more than Butterscotch.
  • Butterscotch has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Candies, butterscotch.

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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 +18800%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +3488.9%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
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 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18800%
Contains more Iron +5100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +49500%
Contains more Potassium +4500%
Contains more Zinc +3488.9%
Contains more Copper +2500%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%

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 +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
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 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1906.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +85166.7%
Contains more Fats +706.7%
Contains more Water +680%
Contains more Other +361.8%
Contains more Carbs +4124.3%
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
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +85166.7%
Contains more Fats +706.7%
Contains more Water +680%
Contains more Other +361.8%
Contains more Carbs +4124.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +774.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +774.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +530.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 25.58g 0.03g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 3.3g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 351kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 0.56g 80.46g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 4mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.01mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 0mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 1mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 3mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 3.23mg 0.09mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.001mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.001mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 100IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 28µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.09mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.012mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.016mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.002mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.004mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.3µg 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
Cholesterol 69mg 9mg Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 17.078g 2.065g Butterscotch
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.845g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.122g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Butterscotch
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
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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 contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.