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Provolone vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and carrots different?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, carrots are richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for carrots is 317% higher.
  • Carrots have less cholesterol.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than carrots (39).

Cheese, provolone and Carrots, raw are the varieties used 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.
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%
Carrot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 9.9% 28% 11% 15% 6.5% 15% 9% 19% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2190.9%
Contains more IronIron +73.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1245.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1317.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1330%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Carrot
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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 20% 278% 13% 0% 17% 13% 18% 16% 32% 0% 33% 14% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +453.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +187%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +500%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%

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
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10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2650.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10991.7%
Contains more OtherOther +390.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +347.7%
Contains more WaterWater +115.6%

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
Carrot
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22% 8% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.117 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +52707.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +557.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Carrot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.037g 77%
Calcium 756mg 33mg 72%
Vitamin A 236µg 835µg 67%
Phosphorus 496mg 35mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 0.93g 49%
Fats 26.62g 0.24g 41%
Sodium 876mg 69mg 35%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.24mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.058mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.014g 18%
Calories 351kcal 41kcal 16%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 13.2µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg 7%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.143mg 6%
Potassium 138mg 320mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.983mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.138mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.117g 4%
Magnesium 28mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.273mg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.66mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Folate 10µg 19µg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.045mg 2%
Carbs 2.14g 9.58g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Starch 1.43g 1%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 6.78g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.191mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.102mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.061mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.069mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.04mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Carrot
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
32%
Provolone
35%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 807mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.