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 for cheese is 25% higher.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index than provolone.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| 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 | +39.8% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.1µg | 15% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 33.31g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 330µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 99mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 653mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.428mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 18.867g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 455mg | 6% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 22.87g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 710mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 9.246g | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 3.64mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 27µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 1.421g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 404kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 76mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | 1% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 3.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 3.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.48g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 16.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 1.939mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.074mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.404mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.789g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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