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Provolone vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Provolone and Omelette

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Omelette is higher in Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Omelette covers your daily Cholesterol needs 81% more than Provolone.
  • Omelette contains 16 times less Calcium than Provolone. Provolone contains 756mg of Calcium, while Omelette contains 48mg.
  • Omelette has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197%
Contains more IronIron +184.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +142.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%

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% 53% 4.6% 15% 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% 37% 26% 51% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +460.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +290%
Contains more CholineCholine +1507.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +142%
Contains more FatsFats +128.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.4%
Contains more OtherOther +371%
Contains more WaterWater +85.9%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Omelette Opinion
Calories 351kcal 154kcal Provolone
Protein 25.58g 10.57g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 11.66g Provolone
Net carbs 2.14g 0.64g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 0.64g Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 313mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 69IU Omelette
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Provolone
Calcium 756mg 48mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 117mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 1.48mg Omelette
Sugar 0.56g 0.31g Omelette
Copper 0.026mg 0.063mg Omelette
Zinc 3.23mg 1.09mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 167mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 155mg Omelette
Vitamin A 880IU 617IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 172µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.29mg Omelette
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.7µg Omelette
Manganese 0.01mg 0.024mg Omelette
Selenium 14.5µg 25.8µg Omelette
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.034mg Omelette
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.386mg Omelette
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.064mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.289mg Omelette
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.143mg Omelette
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.76µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 4.5µg Omelette
Folate 10µg 39µg Omelette
Trans Fat 0.709g Provolone
Choline 15.4mg 247.6mg Omelette
Saturated Fat 17.078g 3.319g Omelette
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 4.843g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.712g Omelette
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.14mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.467mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.565mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.913mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.767mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.319mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.572mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.722mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.26mg Provolone
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g Omelette
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Omelette
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Omelette

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Omelette
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
31%
Provolone
46%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.759g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Omelette
Omelette is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.