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Provolone vs. Surimi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and surimi

  • Provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and vitamin B5, yet surimi is richer in selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for provolone is 84% higher.
  • Provolone contains 84 times more calcium than surimi. Provolone contains 756mg of calcium, while surimi contains 9mg.
  • Surimi contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than surimi.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Fish, surimi.

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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%
Surimi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 2.7% 9.9% 9.8% 11% 9% 121% 19% 1.4% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +878.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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%
Surimi
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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% 6.7% 13% 0% 5% 4.8% 4.1% 4.2% 6.9% 200% 0.25% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1080%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2100%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.02mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.6µg

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
Surimi
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15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2857.8%
Contains more OtherOther +545.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +220.1%
Contains more WaterWater +86.4%

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
Surimi
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24% 19% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.443 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4861.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Surimi DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.191g 77%
Calcium 756mg 9mg 75%
Fats 26.62g 0.9g 40%
Sodium 876mg 143mg 32%
Phosphorus 496mg 282mg 31%
Zinc 3.23mg 0.33mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 28.1µg 25%
Vitamin A 236µg 20µg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.021mg 23%
Protein 25.58g 15.18g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.149g 18%
Calories 351kcal 99kcal 13%
Cholesterol 69mg 30mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.07mg 8%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.6µg 6%
Magnesium 28mg 43mg 4%
Iron 0.52mg 0.26mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.03mg 3%
Folate 10µg 2µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.443g 2%
Carbs 2.14g 6.85g 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0.1µg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.032mg 1%
Potassium 138mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 6.85g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.22mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.734mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.709mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 1.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 1.387mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.515mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.595mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.77mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.35mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.157g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.241g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Surimi
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
19%
Surimi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
37%
Surimi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Surimi
Surimi contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.