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Provolone vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Provolone and Edam

  • Provolone has less Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2 than Edam.
  • Provolone has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~536mg
~equal in Sodium ~812mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Edam
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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 0% 50% 4.8% 15% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~825IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.076mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.99g
~equal in Fats ~27.8g
~equal in Water ~41.56g

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.572g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.125g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Edam Opinion
Calories 351kcal 357kcal Edam
Protein 25.58g 24.99g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 27.8g Edam
Net carbs 2.14g 1.43g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 1.43g Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 28mg 30mg Edam
Calcium 756mg 731mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 188mg Edam
Iron 0.52mg 0.44mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 1.43g Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg Edam
Zinc 3.23mg 3.75mg Edam
Phosphorus 496mg 536mg Edam
Sodium 876mg 812mg Edam
Vitamin A 880IU 825IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 243µg Edam
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Edam
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Edam
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.082mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.281mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.076mg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.54µg Edam
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Edam
Folate 10µg 16µg Edam
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.572g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.125g Edam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.665g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.352mg Edam
Threonine 0.982mg 0.932mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.308mg Edam
Leucine 2.297mg 2.57mg Edam
Lysine 2.646mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.686mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.434mg Edam
Valine 1.64mg 1.81mg Edam
Histidine 1.115mg 1.034mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Edam
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Provolone
33%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.494g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edam
Edam contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.