Provolone vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are provolone and pita different?
- Provolone is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while pita is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese.
- Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than pita.
- Pita is lower in cholesterol.
- Pita has a higher glycemic index (68) than provolone (27).
Cheese, provolone and Bread, pita, white, unenriched types were used 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 more CalciumCalcium | +779.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +411.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +169.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +546.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4710% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1305.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1273.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +181.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2118.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2502.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6941% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +43.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.078g | 0.166g | 77% |
| Calcium | 756mg | 86mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.46µg | 0µg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 97mg | 57% |
| Fats | 26.62g | 1.2g | 39% |
| Protein | 25.58g | 9.1g | 33% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 26% | |
| Vitamin A | 236µg | 0µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.23mg | 0.84mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.019mg | 0.267mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.481mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 2.14g | 55.7g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.393g | 0.105g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.097mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.168mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 536mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.156mg | 2.142mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.4mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.2g | 9% |
| Folate | 10µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Calories | 351kcal | 275kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.769g | 0.535g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.476mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 138mg | 120mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.14g | 53.5g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.345mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.982mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.091mg | 0.349mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.297mg | 0.634mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.646mg | 0.219mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.686mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.287mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.64mg | 0.394mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.115mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pita is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.912g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita is cheaper (difference - $2.5)