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Ricotta vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Provolone

  • Ricotta contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Provolone.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for Calcium is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, provolone.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +154.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +36.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 27% 2.2% 6% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +75.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.2%
Contains more FatsFats +105.1%
Contains more OtherOther +361.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +103.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Provolone Opinion
Calories 174kcal 351kcal Provolone
Protein 11.26g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 12.98g 26.62g Provolone
Net carbs 3.04g 2.14g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 2.14g Ricotta
Cholesterol 51mg 69mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 20IU Provolone
Magnesium 11mg 28mg Provolone
Calcium 207mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 105mg 138mg Provolone
Iron 0.38mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 0.27g 0.56g Ricotta
Copper 0.021mg 0.026mg Provolone
Zinc 1.16mg 3.23mg Provolone
Phosphorus 158mg 496mg Provolone
Sodium 84mg 876mg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 120µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Provolone
Manganese 0.006mg 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.019mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.073mg Provolone
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.2µg Provolone
Folate 12µg 10µg Ricotta
Choline 17.5mg 15.4mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 17.078g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.769g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.517mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.221mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.338mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.281mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.692mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.459mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta Provolone
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
13%
Ricotta
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.783g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/nutrients
  2. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.