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Provolone vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Provolone and Ricotta

  • Ricotta contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Provolone.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 55% higher.
  • Ricotta contains 10 times less Sodium than Provolone. Provolone contains 876mg of Sodium, while Ricotta contains 84mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, provolone and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Contains more Calcium +265.2%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.9%
Contains more Potassium +31.4%
Contains more Zinc +178.4%
Contains more Copper +23.8%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Folate +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Folate +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Other +361.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +75.1%
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% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +105.1%
Contains more Other +361.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.1%
Contains more Water +75.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +103.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Ricotta Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 3.04g Ricotta
Protein 25.58g 11.26g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 12.98g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 3.04g Ricotta
Calories 351kcal 174kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0.27g Ricotta
Calcium 756mg 207mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.38mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 11mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 158mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 105mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 84mg Ricotta
Zinc 3.23mg 1.16mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.021mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg 0.006mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 880IU 445IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 120µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.11mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 10IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.013mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.195mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.104mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.213mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.043mg Provolone
Folate 10µg 12µg Ricotta
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.34µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.1µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.125mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.517mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.589mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 1.221mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 1.338mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.281mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.556mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.692mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.459mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 51mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 17.078g 8.295g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 3.627g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.385g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Provolone Ricotta
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Provolone
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.