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, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
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Protein
~25.6g
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Water
~37.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 351kcal | 389kcal |
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| Protein | 25.58g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 26.62g | 31.14g |
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| Net carbs | 2.14g | 1.55g |
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| Carbs | 2.14g | 1.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 756mg | 550mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.55g |
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| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 3.23mg | 3.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 876mg | 800mg |
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| Vitamin A | 880IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A | 236µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.078g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.393g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 1.654g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.959mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.