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Provolone vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and coconut different?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B2; however, coconut is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 74% higher.
  • Coconut has less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index (27) than coconut (59).

Cheese, provolone and Nuts, coconut meat, raw 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.
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +338.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +158%
Contains more IronIron +367.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1573.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14900%

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +247.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +668.2%
Contains more OtherOther +390.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +611.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -42.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +418.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +110.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Coconut DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 14mg 74%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.5mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Saturated fat 17.078g 29.698g 57%
Phosphorus 496mg 113mg 55%
Protein 25.58g 3.33g 45%
Copper 0.026mg 0.435mg 45%
Sodium 876mg 20mg 37%
Fiber 0g 9g 36%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Iron 0.52mg 2.43mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.02mg 23%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.1mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 1.425g 15%
Fats 26.62g 33.49g 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 10.1µg 8%
Potassium 138mg 356mg 6%
Carbs 2.14g 15.23g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.066mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Folate 10µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.366g 3%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.54mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.2µg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 12.1mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.054mg 1%
Calories 351kcal 354kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 6.23g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
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.
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.