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Provolone vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are provolone and cumin different?

  • Provolone is higher in vitamin B12; however, cumin is richer in iron, manganese, copper, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cumin is 823% higher.
  • Cumin has less saturated fat.
  • Cumin has a lower glycemic index (0) than provolone (27).

Cheese, provolone and Spices, cumin seed 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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +178.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1195.7%
Contains more IronIron +12661.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +3234.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33230%
~equal in Phosphorus ~499mg

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +60.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.327mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.5%
Contains more WaterWater +408.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1967.3%
Contains more OtherOther +61.8%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 66.36mg 823%
Manganese 0.01mg 3.333mg 144%
Copper 0.026mg 0.867mg 93%
Magnesium 28mg 366mg 80%
Saturated fat 17.078g 1.535g 71%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.628mg 51%
Potassium 138mg 1788mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Sodium 876mg 168mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.435mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 4.579mg 28%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 3.33mg 21%
Vitamin A 236µg 64µg 19%
Calcium 756mg 931mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 14.04g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 3.279g 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.2µg 17%
Protein 25.58g 17.81g 16%
Zinc 3.23mg 4.8mg 14%
Carbs 2.14g 44.24g 14%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Fats 26.62g 22.27g 7%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 5.4µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 24.7mg 2%
Calories 351kcal 375kcal 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.25g N/A
Phosphorus 496mg 499mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.327mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 708mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.