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Provolone vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between provolone and truffle

  • Provolone has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, truffle is higher in fiber, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Truffle covers your daily need for fiber, 280% more than provolone.
  • Truffle has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of truffle is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.4%
Contains more IronIron +1030.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +603.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19410%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +199.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +162.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3917.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.481mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3546.6%
Contains more WaterWater +176.7%
Contains more OtherOther +113.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3311.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Provolone Truffle
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 Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0.01mg 1.951mg 84%
Saturated fat 17.078g 78%
Iron 0.52mg 5.88mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0µg 61%
Calcium 756mg 159mg 60%
Selenium 14.5µg 43.4µg 53%
Phosphorus 496mg 184mg 45%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.844mg 40%
Fats 26.62g 0.73g 40%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 6.267mg 38%
Sodium 876mg 35mg 37%
Protein 25.58g 9.25g 33%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Carbs 2.14g 73.01g 24%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 18%
Potassium 138mg 754mg 18%
Copper 0.026mg 0.183mg 17%
Zinc 3.23mg 1.32mg 17%
Magnesium 28mg 83mg 13%
Folate 10µg 38µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.112mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 351kcal 284kcal 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 2.14g 2.91g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.015mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.481mg 0%
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 841mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.