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Provolone vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between provolone and nutmeg

  • Provolone has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 126% more than provolone.
  • Nutmeg contains less sodium.
  • Provolone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of provolone is 27, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.6%
Contains more IronIron +484.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3850%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28900%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4620%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1721.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +732.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%

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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338%
Contains more WaterWater +557.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102.1%
Contains more FatsFats +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2203.3%

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
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +129.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.01mg 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0.026mg 1.027mg 111%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Calcium 756mg 184mg 57%
Phosphorus 496mg 213mg 40%
Saturated fat 17.078g 25.94g 40%
Protein 25.58g 5.84g 39%
Sodium 876mg 16mg 37%
Magnesium 28mg 183mg 37%
Iron 0.52mg 3.04mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.346mg 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 5µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.057mg 20%
Folate 10µg 76µg 17%
Carbs 2.14g 49.29g 16%
Fats 26.62g 36.31g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Zinc 3.23mg 2.15mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 3.22g 10%
Calories 351kcal 525kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.299mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.16mg 7%
Potassium 138mg 350mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.35g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 2.99g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.862g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 860mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.