Provolone vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between provolone and parmesan?
- Parmesan is richer than provolone in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for sodium is 40% more.
We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, parmesan, grated 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +610% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +29.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +130.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +550% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.84g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.2% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~15.371g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.13g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 876mg | 1804mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.4µg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 627mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 853mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 4.2mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 15.371g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 28.42g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 1.386g | 4% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 13.91g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.071mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 262µg | 3% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 420kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.358mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 27.84g | 2% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 7.13g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 13.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 1.7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 1.538mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
114%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 928mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.707g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
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.