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Provolone vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Provolone and Cheese

  • Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheese is 25% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~710mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~455mg

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%
Cheese
Cheese
6
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +170%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.066mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27%
Contains more FatsFats +25.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.4%
~equal in Water ~37.02g

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Cheese Opinion
Calories 351kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 25.58g 22.87g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 2.14g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 2.14g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 69mg 99mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 28mg 27mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 710mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 76mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.14mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.026mg 0.03mg Cheese
Zinc 3.23mg 3.64mg Cheese
Phosphorus 496mg 455mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 880IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 236µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.01mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.029mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.059mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.41mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.066mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.1µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 10µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Provolone
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.078g 18.867g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.982mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.206mg Cheese
Leucine 2.297mg 1.939mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.025mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.547mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.074mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.404mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.547mg Provolone
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Cheese
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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.