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Spaghetti vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between spaghetti and provolone?

  • Spaghetti is richer in selenium, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 85% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 2 times more selenium than provolone. Spaghetti has 26.4µg of selenium, while provolone has 14.5µg.
  • Spaghetti contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than spaghetti.

We used Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt and Cheese, provolone types in this comparison.

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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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
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 more CopperCopper +284.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +533.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +755.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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% 0% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1505%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +140.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.019mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 +1342.1%
Contains more WaterWater +51.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +341%
Contains more FatsFats +2762.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1582.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 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 -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5543.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Provolone DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.176g 17.078g 77%
Calcium 7mg 756mg 75%
Phosphorus 58mg 496mg 63%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Fats 0.93g 26.62g 40%
Protein 5.8g 25.58g 40%
Sodium 1mg 876mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Zinc 0.51mg 3.23mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.321mg 23%
Selenium 26.4µg 14.5µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.131g 7.393g 18%
Manganese 0.322mg 0.01mg 14%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Calories 158kcal 351kcal 10%
Carbs 30.86g 2.14g 10%
Copper 0.1mg 0.026mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.476mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.769g 3%
Potassium 44mg 138mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.156mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.073mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Choline 6.4mg 15.4mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.23mg 1%
Folate 7µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 29.06g 2.14g N/A
Iron 0.5mg 0.52mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 0.56g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.206mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.228mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.065mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.262mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.132mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Provolone
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
3%
Spaghetti
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 875mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.902g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.56 g)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.