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Provolone vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Provolone and Spread different?

  • Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, while Spread is higher in Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Calcium 74% more than Spread.
  • Provolone contains 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Spread. Provolone contains 236µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Spread contains 26µg.
  • Spread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, provolone and Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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 Calcium +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%
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 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Contains more Calcium +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43
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 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Water +47.2%
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
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +69.4%
Contains more Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Water +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.584
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.584

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Spread Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 11.74g Spread
Protein 25.58g 7.66g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 17.34g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 11.94g Spread
Calories 351kcal 235kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 0g Spread
Fiber 0g 0.2g Spread
Calcium 756mg 12mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.79mg Spread
Magnesium 28mg 8mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 59mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 110mg Provolone
Sodium 876mg 1013mg Provolone
Zinc 3.23mg 1.02mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.13mg Spread
Manganese 0.01mg 0.026mg Spread
Selenium 14.5µg 9.7µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU 87IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg 26µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU 22IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.172mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.134mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.73mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.43mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.12mg Spread
Folate 10µg 2µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.12µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.6µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.082mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.334mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.334mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.6mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.663mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.196mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.301mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.356mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.279mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg 38mg Spread
Saturated Fat 17.078g 5.977g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Spread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Provolone
30%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
33%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.