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Provolone vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Provolone and Milk?

  • Provolone is richer than Milk in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 82% more.
  • Provolone has 20 times more Sodium than Milk. While Provolone has 876mg of Sodium, Milk has only 44mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
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Milk
Contains more Calcium +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.1%
Contains more Zinc +669%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 150
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +504.8%
Contains more Iron +1633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +422.1%
Contains more Zinc +669%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +339.4%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Equal in Potassium - 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.
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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +349%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +349%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2100%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Milk
Contains more Protein +659.1%
Contains more Fats +2644.3%
Contains more Other +528%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Water +119.6%
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
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +659.1%
Contains more Fats +2644.3%
Contains more Other +528%
Contains more Carbs +133.2%
Contains more Water +119.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2569%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2097.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2569%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2097.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Milk
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 Milk Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 4.99g Milk
Protein 25.58g 3.37g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0.97g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 4.99g Milk
Calories 351kcal 42kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 5.2g Provolone
Calcium 756mg 125mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.03mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 95mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 876mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 3.23mg 0.42mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.01mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.003mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 196IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 58µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.01mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.185mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.093mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.361mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.037mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 5µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.47µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.043mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.143mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.174mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.319mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.282mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.088mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.174mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.22mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.101mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 17.078g 0.633g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 0.277g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.035g Provolone
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 832mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.9)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.