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Provolone vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and kefir

  • Provolone is richer than kefir in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 82% higher.
  • Provolone contains 22 times more sodium than kefir. Provolone contains 876mg of sodium, while kefir contains 40mg.
  • Kefir contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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%
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +481.5%
Contains more IronIron +1200%
Contains more CopperCopper +188.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +602.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +372.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%

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%
Kefir
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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% 57% 0.4% 15% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.15mg
~equal in Choline ~15.2mg

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
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +574.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2762.4%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.3%
Contains more WaterWater +120%

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
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2284.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1350.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Kefir
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 Kefir DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.658g 75%
Calcium 756mg 130mg 63%
Phosphorus 496mg 105mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.29µg 49%
Protein 25.58g 3.79g 44%
Fats 26.62g 0.93g 40%
Sodium 876mg 40mg 36%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.46mg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.31g 18%
Calories 351kcal 41kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.135mg 14%
Vitamin A 236µg 171µg 7%
Iron 0.52mg 0.04mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.053g 5%
Magnesium 28mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 41IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.385mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.009mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.02mg 1%
Folate 10µg 13µg 1%
Potassium 138mg 164mg 1%
Carbs 2.14g 4.48g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 4.48g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 4.61g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.037g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 15.2mg 0%
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 - ALA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Kefir
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
16%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 836mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir 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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.