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Provolone vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Provolone and Figs

  • Provolone is richer than Figs in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 85% higher.
  • Figs contain less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Figs, raw.

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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.
Provolone
Provolone
6
:
4
Figs
Figs
Contains more Calcium +2060%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3442.9%
Contains more Zinc +2053.3%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +1180%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2060%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3442.9%
Contains more Zinc +2053.3%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Manganese +1180%

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.
Provolone
Provolone
7
:
5
Figs
Figs
Contains more Vitamin A +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%
Provolone
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%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +542%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +113.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Figs
Figs
Contains more Protein +3310.7%
Contains more Fats +8773.3%
Contains more Other +613.6%
Contains more Carbs +796.3%
Contains more Water +93.2%
Provolone
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
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +3310.7%
Contains more Fats +8773.3%
Contains more Other +613.6%
Contains more Carbs +796.3%
Contains more Water +93.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
2
:
1
Figs
Figs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11101.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11101.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +434%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Figs Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 16.28g Figs
Protein 25.58g 0.75g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0.3g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 19.18g Figs
Calories 351kcal 74kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 16.26g Provolone
Fiber 0g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 756mg 35mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.37mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 14mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 232mg Figs
Sodium 876mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 3.23mg 0.15mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.07mg Figs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.128mg Figs
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 142IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 7µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.05mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.4mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.3mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.113mg Figs
Folate 10µg 6µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.006mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.024mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.023mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.033mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.03mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.006mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.018mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.028mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.011mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Figs
Saturated Fat 17.078g 0.06g Figs
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.066g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.144g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.018g)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.