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Provolone vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between provolone and longan?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet longan is higher in vitamin C and copper.
  • Longan's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 93% more.
  • The amount of sodium in longan is lower.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Longans, raw 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.
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%
Longan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 23% 4.9% 56% 1.4% 9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75500%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +6360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2261.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%

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%
Longan
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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 280% 0% 0% 0% 7.8% 32% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%

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
Longan
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1852.7%
Contains more FatsFats +26520%
Contains more OtherOther +572.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +607.5%
Contains more WaterWater +102.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Longan DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 84mg 93%
Saturated fat 17.078g 78%
Calcium 756mg 1mg 76%
Phosphorus 496mg 21mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 1.31g 49%
Fats 26.62g 0.1g 41%
Sodium 876mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.05mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Copper 0.026mg 0.169mg 16%
Calories 351kcal 60kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.14mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Iron 0.52mg 0.13mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Potassium 138mg 266mg 4%
Carbs 2.14g 15.14g 4%
Magnesium 28mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.052mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.031mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 14.04g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.026mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.054mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.046mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.03mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.058mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.012mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Longan
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
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Longan
Longan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 876mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Longan
Longan is cheaper (difference - $1.1)

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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.