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Provolone vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and macaroon

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet macaroon is richer in copper and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 75% higher.
  • Macaroon contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15020%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +342.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +629.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%
Contains more IronIron +57.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +934.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg

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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +747%
Contains more FatsFats +18%
Contains more WaterWater +256.1%
Contains more OtherOther +175.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2760.7%

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +359.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.81g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Macaroon DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 5mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 496mg 68mg 61%
Protein 25.58g 3.02g 45%
Sodium 876mg 241mg 28%
Copper 0.026mg 0.269mg 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.73mg 23%
Carbs 2.14g 61.22g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.06mg 20%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Saturated fat 17.078g 20.099g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 1.61g 14%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.8µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Fats 26.62g 22.55g 6%
Calories 351kcal 460kcal 5%
Iron 0.52mg 0.82mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Folate 10µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.096mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 9.1mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 56.12g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 29mg 0%
Potassium 138mg 123mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 45.16g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.19mg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.22mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.81g 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Provolone Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macaroon
Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 635mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.