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Provolone vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between provolone and thyme

  • Provolone is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus, yet thyme is richer in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for thyme is 212% higher.
  • Thyme contains less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than thyme.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, provolone and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +86.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.3%
Contains more IronIron +3255.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2034.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17090%

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%
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +376.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
~equal in Vitamin A ~238µg

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
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +360.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1484.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.5%
Contains more WaterWater +59%

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
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9027.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Thyme
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 Thyme DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 17.45mg 212%
Vitamin C 0mg 160.1mg 178%
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.467g 76%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.719mg 74%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Copper 0.026mg 0.555mg 59%
Phosphorus 496mg 106mg 56%
Fiber 0g 14g 56%
Protein 25.58g 5.56g 40%
Sodium 876mg 9mg 38%
Fats 26.62g 1.68g 38%
Calcium 756mg 405mg 35%
Magnesium 28mg 160mg 31%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.348mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 0.081g 18%
Potassium 138mg 609mg 14%
Calories 351kcal 101kcal 13%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.81mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.471mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 1.824mg 10%
Folate 10µg 45µg 9%
Carbs 2.14g 24.45g 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.532g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.048mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.409mg 1%
Net carbs 2.14g 10.45g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin A 236µg 238µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.307mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.