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Spread vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spread and Provolone different?

  • Spread is richer in Vitamin B1, and Copper, while Provolone is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Calcium 74% more than Spread.
  • Spread contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Provolone. Spread contains 0.172mg of Vitamin B1, while Provolone contains 0.019mg.
  • Spread is lower in Cholesterol.

Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Cheese, provolone types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Calcium +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Contains more Calcium +6200%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.7%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -13.5%
Contains more Zinc +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
Spread
5
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Contains more Vitamin E +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +805.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1009%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +911.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +69.4%
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 Carbs +457.9%
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Protein +233.9%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Other +69.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 5.977 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.584 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.565 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 2.14g Spread
Protein 7.66g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 17.34g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 11.94g 2.14g Spread
Calories 235kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0g 0.56g Spread
Fiber 0.2g 0g Spread
Calcium 12mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.79mg 0.52mg Spread
Magnesium 8mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 59mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 110mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 1013mg 876mg Provolone
Zinc 1.02mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.13mg 0.026mg Spread
Manganese 0.026mg 0.01mg Spread
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 87IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0.23mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 20IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Spread
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.019mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.156mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.073mg Spread
Folate 2µg 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.334mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.334mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.6mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.663mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.196mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.356mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.279mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 38mg 69mg Spread
Saturated Fat 5.977g 17.078g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g 7.393g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0.769g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
30%
Spread
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.