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Provolone vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Provolone and Lamb?

  • Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, and Choline.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 74% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +4347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +4347.1%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.8%
Contains more Iron +261.5%
Contains more Potassium +124.6%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.1%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%

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.
Provolone
Provolone
4
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Provolone
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%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
4
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +474.4%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Provolone
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
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +27.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +474.4%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
0
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Protein 25.58g 24.52g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 20.94g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0g Provolone
Calories 351kcal 294kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0g Lamb
Calcium 756mg 17mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 188mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 876mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.23mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.026mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 880IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.14mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.25mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.287mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 2.297mg 1.908mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 2.166mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.629mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.998mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 1.323mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.777mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 97mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 17.078g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 1.51g Lamb

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Provolone
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.248g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.