Provolone vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Provolone and Romano cheese
- Provolone has more Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
- Romano cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 38% more than Provolone.
- Provolone has 2 times more Vitamin A than Romano cheese. While Provolone has 236µg of Vitamin A, Romano cheese has only 96µg.
- Provolone has less Cholesterol.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Cheese, romano.
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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 | +60.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +94.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16.4% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~26.94g
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +29.7% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~17.115g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.838g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 351kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 25.58g | 31.8g |
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| Fats | 26.62g | 26.94g |
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 2.14g | 3.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 756mg | 1064mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.77mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.73g |
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| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 3.23mg | 2.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 760mg |
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| Sodium | 876mg | 1433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 880IU | 415IU |
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| Vitamin A | 236µg | 96µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.23mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.2µg | |
| Folate | 10µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.078g | 17.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.393g | 7.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.593g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.429mg |
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| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.685mg |
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| Leucine | 2.297mg | 3.071mg |
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| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.941mg |
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| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.852mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.71mg |
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| Valine | 1.64mg | 2.183mg |
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| Histidine | 1.115mg | 1.231mg |
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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
31%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036999999999999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.