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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
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Edam
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% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 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 ~243µg
~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
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
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 DV% diff.
Cholesterol 69mg 89mg 7%
Phosphorus 496mg 536mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.389mg 5%
Zinc 3.23mg 3.75mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.281mg 4%
Calcium 756mg 731mg 3%
Sodium 876mg 812mg 3%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.54µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.037mg 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Saturated fat 17.078g 17.572g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 8.125g 2%
Fats 26.62g 27.8g 2%
Protein 25.58g 24.99g 1%
Iron 0.52mg 0.44mg 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.665g 1%
Vitamin A 236µg 243µg 1%
Potassium 138mg 188mg 1%
Calories 351kcal 357kcal 0%
Carbs 2.14g 1.43g 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU 0%
Magnesium 28mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 1.43g N/A
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.082mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.076mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 1.034mg 0%

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
32%
Provolone
34%
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.