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Provolone vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between provolone and cervelat

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, cervelat is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 168% more than provolone.
  • Cervelat has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8300%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +346.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.4%
Contains more IronIron +292.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +476.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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%
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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2662.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +276.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +412.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.33mg

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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 5.5µg 168%
Calcium 756mg 9mg 75%
Phosphorus 496mg 111mg 55%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 4.31mg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Saturated fat 17.078g 11.51g 25%
Iron 0.52mg 2.04mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Sodium 876mg 1300mg 18%
Protein 25.58g 17.45g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.26mg 14%
Copper 0.026mg 0.15mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 12.97g 14%
Choline 15.4mg 78.9mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.15mg 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 20.3µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Zinc 3.23mg 2.56mg 6%
Fats 26.62g 30.43g 6%
Potassium 138mg 260mg 4%
Magnesium 28mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 44IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.2g 3%
Cholesterol 69mg 74mg 2%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Calories 351kcal 362kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.33mg 1%
Carbs 2.14g 3.33g 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.568g)
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.
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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.