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Provolone vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between provolone and chili Pepper

  • Provolone has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, chili Pepper are higher in vitamin C.
  • Chili Pepper cover your daily vitamin C needs 269% more than provolone.
  • Chili Pepper have less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of provolone is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4100%
Contains more ZincZinc +976.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +978.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.4%
Contains more IronIron +130.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +569.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2270%

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +680.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +130%

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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1179%
Contains more FatsFats +13210%
Contains more OtherOther +685%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +342.1%
Contains more WaterWater +114.3%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67109.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +605.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Chili Pepper
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 242.5mg 269%
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.021g 78%
Calcium 756mg 18mg 74%
Phosphorus 496mg 46mg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 2g 47%
Fats 26.62g 0.2g 41%
Sodium 876mg 7mg 38%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.3mg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin A 236µg 59µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.011g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.09mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.278mg 16%
Calories 351kcal 40kcal 16%
Copper 0.026mg 0.174mg 16%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 14.3µg 10%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.237mg 10%
Iron 0.52mg 1.2mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.061mg 8%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.09mg 6%
Potassium 138mg 340mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.95mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.109g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Folate 10µg 23µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.69mg 3%
Carbs 2.14g 9.46g 2%
Magnesium 28mg 25mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 11.1mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 5.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.