Provolone vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Provolone and Colby cheese?
- Provolone is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Colby cheese is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Provolone's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
- Provolone has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Colby cheese. Provolone has 0.476mg of Vitamin B5, while Colby cheese has 0.21mg.
- Colby cheese contains less Sodium.
We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, colby 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 IronIron | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +22.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.76g
~equal in
Water
~38.2g
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -15.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 351kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 25.58g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 26.62g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 2.14g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 756mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 3.23mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 876mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 880IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 236µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.078g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.393g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.646mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.834mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.