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Provolone vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between provolone and meatball?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, yet meatball is higher in vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 78% more.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Meatballs, meatless 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2924%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1712.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +315.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2615.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.2%

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% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +652.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1502.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174%
Contains more FolateFolate +680%
Contains more CholineCholine +474%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.5µg

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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +195.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.8%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +506.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.938mg 77%
Copper 0.026mg 0.706mg 76%
Calcium 756mg 25mg 73%
Saturated fat 17.078g 1.425g 71%
Fats 26.62g 9g 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 4.666g 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Phosphorus 496mg 344mg 22%
Iron 0.52mg 2.16mg 21%
Fiber 0g 4.6g 18%
Folate 10µg 78µg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 2.5mg 15%
Sodium 876mg 550mg 14%
Choline 15.4mg 88.4mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 2.188g 13%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.8mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.2mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.73mg 10%
Protein 25.58g 21g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.213mg 8%
Calories 351kcal 197kcal 8%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Carbs 2.14g 8g 2%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.5µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 28mg 18mg 2%
Potassium 138mg 180mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 3.4g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.25g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.5mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Meatball
Meatball contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.