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Provolone vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Provolone and Hot chocolate

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2 in Provolone is higher than in Hot chocolate.
  • Provolone covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 78% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate has 20 times less Sodium than Provolone. Provolone has 876mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate has 44mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +563.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +412.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +437%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30%

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%
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 0.67% 11% 0.6% 33% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
~equal in Choline ~15.6mg

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +626.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1037.6%
Contains more OtherOther +395.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.9%
Contains more WaterWater +101.3%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +992%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Hot chocolate Opinion
Calories 351kcal 77kcal Provolone
Protein 25.58g 3.52g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 2.34g Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Net carbs 2.14g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Carbs 2.14g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 69mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 20IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 114mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.52mg 0.42mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 9.66g Provolone
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Copper 0.026mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 3.23mg 0.63mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 105mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 880IU 176IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 51µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.03mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.01mg 0.013mg Hot chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.182mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.133mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.328mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.04mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.49µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.2µg Provolone
Folate 10µg 5µg Provolone
Trans Fat 0.078g Provolone
Choline 15.4mg 15.6mg Hot chocolate
Saturated Fat 17.078g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.677g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.084g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.037mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.095mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.169mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.305mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.215mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.076mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.15mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.201mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.067mg Provolone
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Hot chocolate
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
31%
Provolone
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.647g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.