Provolone vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano different?
- Provolone is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 35% higher.
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has less Saturated Fat.
Cheese, provolone and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
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Potassium
+10.4%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Calcium
+46.7%
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Iron
+73.1%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Phosphorus
+47%
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Zinc
+19.8%
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Copper
+815.4%
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Manganese
+750%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125
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+10.4%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Calcium
+46.7%
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Iron
+73.1%
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Magnesium
+35.7%
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Phosphorus
+47%
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Zinc
+19.8%
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Copper
+815.4%
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Manganese
+750%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125
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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Vitamin A
+45.5%
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Vitamin E
+35.3%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+36.8%
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Vitamin B5
+46.5%
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Vitamin B6
+49%
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Vitamin K
+29.4%
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Vitamin B1
+52.6%
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Vitamin B2
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+54.8%
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Vitamin A
+45.5%
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Vitamin E
+35.3%
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Vitamin D
+25%
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Vitamin B3
+36.8%
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Vitamin B5
+46.5%
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Vitamin B6
+49%
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Vitamin K
+29.4%
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Vitamin B1
+52.6%
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Vitamin B2
+51.4%
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Vitamin B12
+54.8%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+27.9%
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Fats
+33.1%
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Carbs
+56.2%
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Water
+23.6%
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+70.5%
Protein:
25.58 g
Fats:
26.62 g
Carbs:
2.14 g
Water:
40.95 g
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4.71 g
Protein:
20 g
Fats:
20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
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8.03 g
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Protein
+27.9%
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Fats
+33.1%
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Carbs
+56.2%
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+23.6%
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+70.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66.5%
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Saturated Fat
-22%
Saturated Fat:
17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.769 g
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+21.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+66.5%
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Saturated Fat
-22%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 1.37g |
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| Protein | 25.58g | 20g |
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| Fats | 26.62g | 20g |
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| Carbs | 2.14g | 1.37g |
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| Calories | 351kcal | 265kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 756mg | 1109mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.9mg |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 729mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 876mg | 1529mg |
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| Zinc | 3.23mg | 3.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.238mg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 17.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 880IU | 605IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 236µg | 160µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.486mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.325mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.049mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 2.26µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.24mg |
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| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.519mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.2mg |
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| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.983mg |
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| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.459mg |
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| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.369mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.604mg |
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| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.498mg |
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| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.752mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 88mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.078g | 13.317g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.393g | 6.098g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.462g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.761g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)