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Provolone vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between provolone and fireweed

  • Provolone has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium; however, fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
  • Fireweed covers your daily manganese needs 291% more than provolone.
  • Fireweed contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +457.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258%
Contains more IronIron +361.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1130.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66940%

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 7.3% 60% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2896.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +765.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1020%

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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +443.1%
Contains more FatsFats +868%
Contains more OtherOther +85.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +798.1%
Contains more WaterWater +72.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Fireweed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.01mg 6.704mg 291%
Saturated fat 17.078g 78%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Phosphorus 496mg 108mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.632mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 25.58g 4.71g 42%
Sodium 876mg 34mg 37%
Fats 26.62g 2.75g 37%
Calcium 756mg 429mg 33%
Copper 0.026mg 0.32mg 33%
Magnesium 28mg 156mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 4.674mg 28%
Folate 10µg 112µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg 25%
Iron 0.52mg 2.4mg 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.356mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.137mg 14%
Calories 351kcal 103kcal 12%
Potassium 138mg 494mg 10%
Vitamin A 236µg 180µg 6%
Carbs 2.14g 19.22g 6%
Zinc 3.23mg 2.66mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.033mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 8.62g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Fireweed
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
39%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 842mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.