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Provolone vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and chicken meat

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 74% higher.
  • Provolone contains 11 times more sodium than chicken meat. Provolone contains 876mg of sodium, while chicken meat contains 82mg.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index than provolone.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4940%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +172.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains more IronIron +142.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.8%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +386.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +327.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +95.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1445.7%
Contains more WaterWater +45.2%
~equal in Protein ~27.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +286.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Chicken meat DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 15mg 74%
Saturated fat 17.078g 3.79g 60%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 8.487mg 52%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.3µg 48%
Phosphorus 496mg 182mg 45%
Sodium 876mg 82mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.4mg 25%
Vitamin A 236µg 48µg 21%
Fats 26.62g 13.6g 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 23.9µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.97g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.168mg 12%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.94mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.03mg 11%
Choline 15.4mg 65.9mg 9%
Iron 0.52mg 1.26mg 9%
Calories 351kcal 239kcal 6%
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 5.34g 5%
Copper 0.026mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.063mg 4%
Protein 25.58g 27.3g 3%
Potassium 138mg 223mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU 2%
Carbs 2.14g 0g 1%
Magnesium 28mg 23mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.27mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Chicken meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
32%
Provolone
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.