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Provolone vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between provolone and crouton?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet crouton is higher in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in crouton is lower.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Croutons, plain types 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 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +894.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.7%
Contains more IronIron +684.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +526.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%

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% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3386.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1220%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.429mg

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
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115%
Contains more FatsFats +303.3%
Contains more WaterWater +644.5%
Contains more OtherOther +88.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3334.6%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Crouton DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 1.51g 71%
Calcium 756mg 76mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 496mg 115mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.623mg 50%
Iron 0.52mg 4.08mg 45%
Selenium 14.5µg 37.5µg 42%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 5.439mg 33%
Fats 26.62g 6.6g 31%
Folate 10µg 132µg 31%
Protein 25.58g 11.9g 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Carbs 2.14g 73.5g 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.5mg 21%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.89mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5.1g 20%
Copper 0.026mg 0.163mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 3.059g 11%
Sodium 876mg 698mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.026mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.272mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.273g 3%
Calories 351kcal 407kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.429mg 1%
Magnesium 28mg 31mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 68.4g N/A
Potassium 138mg 124mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.337mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.456mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.832mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.211mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.586mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.514mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Crouton
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
35%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crouton
Crouton contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.568g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.