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Provolone vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Provolone and Fontina

  • Provolone has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Provolone covers your daily Phosphorus needs 21% more than Fontina.
  • Fontina contains 2 times less Potassium than Provolone. Provolone contains 138mg of Potassium, while Fontina contains 64mg.
  • Provolone has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, fontina.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +126.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 913
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Fats +17%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Water - 37.92
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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +38.1%
Contains more Other +24.3%
Contains more Fats +17%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Water - 37.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 1.55g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 26.62g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 2.14g 1.55g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0.56g 1.55g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 550mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.23mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 14mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 346mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 64mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 3.23mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.026mg 0.025mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 20IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.204mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.15mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.429mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 10µg 6µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.982mg 0.935mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.297mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.646mg 2.328mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.64mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 1.115mg 0.959mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 116mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 19.196g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Fontina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Provolone
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.