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Provolone vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between provolone and saffron

  • Provolone has more calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% more.
  • Saffron is lower in saturated fat.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than provolone.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, provolone and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +581.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1149.3%
Contains more IronIron +2034.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1161.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +283980%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +505.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +835.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1283.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +830%

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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +123.8%
Contains more FatsFats +355%
Contains more WaterWater +244.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2954.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.7%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1623.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +168.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.01mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.52mg 11.1mg 132%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 1.01mg 72%
Saturated fat 17.078g 1.586g 70%
Calcium 756mg 111mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Magnesium 28mg 264mg 56%
Potassium 138mg 1724mg 47%
Phosphorus 496mg 252mg 35%
Copper 0.026mg 0.328mg 34%
Fats 26.62g 5.85g 32%
Sodium 876mg 148mg 32%
Protein 25.58g 11.43g 28%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin A 236µg 27µg 23%
Carbs 2.14g 65.37g 21%
Folate 10µg 93µg 21%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.09mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.429g 17%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.067g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.115mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.46mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.267mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 351kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 728mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.