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Provolone vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Provolone and Chocolate cake?

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% higher.
  • Provolone has 9 times more Vitamin B12 than Chocolate cake. Provolone has 1.46µg of Vitamin B12, while Chocolate cake has 0.16µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cheese, provolone and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.

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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 +1160%
Contains more Phosphorus +367.9%
Contains more Zinc +368.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +209.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +696.2%
Contains more Manganese +2700%
Equal in Potassium - 140
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +1160%
Contains more Phosphorus +367.9%
Contains more Zinc +368.1%
Contains more Selenium +21.8%
Contains more Iron +209.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Copper +696.2%
Contains more Manganese +2700%
Equal in Potassium - 140

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 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628.8%
Contains more Folate +170%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +812.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +642.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +628.8%
Contains more Folate +170%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +382.6%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Water +67.8%
Contains more Other +161.7%
Contains more Carbs +2395.3%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +382.6%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Water +67.8%
Contains more Other +161.7%
Contains more Carbs +2395.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 25.58g 5.3g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 15.1g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 351kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 0.56g Chocolate cake
Fiber 0g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 756mg 60mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 1.61mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 28mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 496mg 106mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 876mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 3.23mg 0.69mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.01mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 14.5µg 11.9µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 140IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.213mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.304mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.041mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.16µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.068mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.202mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.24mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.407mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.268mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.116mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.265mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.283mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.12mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 58mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 17.078g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 6.039g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 561mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.