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Provolone vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Provolone and Lime

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Lime is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 85% higher.
  • Lime contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Limes, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Lime
Lime
Contains more Calcium +2190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2655.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +2836.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +150%
Provolone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Lime
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2190.9%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2655.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Zinc +2836.4%
Contains more Manganese +25%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +150%

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
9
:
3
Lime
Lime
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
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%
Lime
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1660%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
3
:
2
Lime
Lime
Contains more Protein +3554.3%
Contains more Fats +13210%
Contains more Other +1470%
Contains more Carbs +392.5%
Contains more Water +115.5%
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
Lime
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +3554.3%
Contains more Fats +13210%
Contains more Other +1470%
Contains more Carbs +392.5%
Contains more Water +115.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Provolone
Provolone
2
:
1
Lime
Lime
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38810.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Provolone
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Lime
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38810.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1298.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Lime Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 7.74g Lime
Protein 25.58g 0.7g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0.2g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 10.54g Lime
Calories 351kcal 30kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 1.69g Provolone
Fiber 0g 2.8g Lime
Calcium 756mg 33mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.6mg Lime
Magnesium 28mg 6mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 18mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 102mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 2mg Lime
Zinc 3.23mg 0.11mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.065mg Lime
Manganese 0.01mg 0.008mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 50IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 2µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.22mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin C 0mg 29.1mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.03mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.02mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.2mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.217mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.043mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 8µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.6µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.003mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.014mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.002mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Lime
Saturated Fat 17.078g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.019g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.055g Provolone

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Lime
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
13%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.