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Provolone vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and sauerkraut

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, yet sauerkraut is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 85% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +115.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2420%
Contains more ZincZinc +1600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2380%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +182.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1410%

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +490.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.143mg

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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2711%
Contains more FatsFats +18914.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100%
Contains more WaterWater +125.9%

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
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56769.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1047.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.034g 77%
Calcium 756mg 30mg 73%
Phosphorus 496mg 20mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 0.91g 49%
Fats 26.62g 0.14g 41%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.19mg 28%
Vitamin A 236µg 1µg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.022mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.013g 18%
Calories 351kcal 19kcal 17%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg 16%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Iron 0.52mg 1.47mg 12%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 13µg 9%
Sodium 876mg 661mg 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.096mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.093mg 8%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.151mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.067g 5%
Magnesium 28mg 13mg 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.13mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 138mg 170mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.4mg 1%
Carbs 2.14g 4.28g 1%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 1.38g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.78g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.