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 for 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +551.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
Other:
4.71 g
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.5% |
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Fats
~28.74g
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Carbs
~2.34g
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Water
~42.41g
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Other
~5.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.769 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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Saturated fat
~18.669g
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Monounsaturated fat
~7.778g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.8g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 1.729mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 528mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 387mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 1146mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.22µg | 10% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 21.4g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 18.669g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.166mg | 7% |
| Folate | 10µg | 36µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.382mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 2.66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 1.016mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 198µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 256mg | 3% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 28.74g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 75mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 7.778g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 353kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 2.34g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 2.34g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 1.919mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 1.852mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.556mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.591g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins