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Provolone vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and snickers

  • Provolone is richer in calcium and vitamin A, yet snickers is richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for provolone is 67% higher.
  • Provolone contains 8 times more cholesterol than snickers. Provolone contains 69mg of cholesterol, while snickers contains 9mg.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than snickers.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER.

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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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.4%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +272.9%
Contains more WaterWater +816.1%
Contains more OtherOther +227.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2836.9%
~equal in Fats ~24.38g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.703 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Snickers
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Snickers DV% diff.
Phosphorus 496mg 71%
Calcium 756mg 90mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 61%
Protein 25.58g 6.86g 37%
Sodium 876mg 189mg 30%
Zinc 3.23mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 236µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 25%
Saturated fat 17.078g 12.703g 20%
Carbs 2.14g 62.85g 20%
Cholesterol 69mg 9mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Calories 351kcal 488kcal 7%
Magnesium 28mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Potassium 138mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 3%
Fats 26.62g 24.38g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0.52mg 0.68mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 60.95g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 46.54g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0%
Trans fat 0.394g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone Snickers
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
0%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.375g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.