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Provolone vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between provolone and ice cream sandwich

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, ice cream sandwich is higher in copper and manganese.
  • Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 74% more than ice cream sandwich.
  • Provolone has 29 times more vitamin B12 than ice cream sandwich. While provolone has 1.46µg of vitamin B12, ice cream sandwich has only 0.05µg.
  • Ice cream sandwich has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of ice cream sandwich is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +779.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +438.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +588.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +367.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +876.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3710%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +127.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2820%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +903.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +496.3%
Contains more FatsFats +210.6%
Contains more OtherOther +328.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1635.5%
Contains more WaterWater +19.4%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +177.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Ice cream sandwich
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 Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Calcium 756mg 86mg 67%
Saturated fat 17.078g 2.317g 67%
Phosphorus 496mg 72mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.05µg 59%
Protein 25.58g 4.29g 43%
Sodium 876mg 129mg 32%
Fats 26.62g 8.57g 28%
Copper 0.026mg 0.254mg 25%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.6mg 24%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.1µg 21%
Vitamin A 236µg 86µg 17%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.381mg 16%
Cholesterol 69mg 21mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.146mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 2.661g 12%
Carbs 2.14g 37.14g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.272g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.566mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.111mg 8%
Folate 10µg 34µg 6%
Calories 351kcal 237kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.209mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.028mg 3%
Iron 0.52mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Caffeine 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.3µg 1%
Potassium 138mg 115mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 37.14g N/A
Magnesium 28mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 18.57g 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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Ice cream sandwich
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
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.761g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich 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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.