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Provolone vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Provolone and Blue cheese different?

  • Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Blue cheese is 25% higher.
  • Provolone has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, provolone and Cheese, blue 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.
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +67.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.6%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +85.5%
Contains more Copper +53.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.009
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.4%
Contains more Folate +260%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Carbs - 2.34
Equal in Water - 42.41
Equal in Other - 5.11
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
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Protein +19.5%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Carbs - 2.34
Equal in Water - 42.41
Equal in Other - 5.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 25.58g 21.4g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.14g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 351kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0.56g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 756mg 528mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.31mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 387mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 876mg 1146mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 2.66mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.01mg 0.009mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 721IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 198µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 10µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.22µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.312mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.785mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 2.297mg 1.919mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.852mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.584mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.087mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.556mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.758mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 75mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 18.669g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.