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Spread vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spread and Provolone

  • Spread has more Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Provolone is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Provolone covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 74% more than Spread.
  • Provolone has 7 times less Vitamin E than Spread. Spread has 1.7mg of Vitamin E , while Provolone has 0.23mg.
  • Spread contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1050%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1050%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 A +410.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +459.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +97.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +127.5%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +97.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +55.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +127.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.393
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +417.6%
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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 0g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 17.1g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 0g 2.14g Provolone
Calories 158kcal 351kcal Provolone
Sugar 0g 0.56g Spread
Calcium 756mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 0mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 12mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 755mg 876mg Spread
Zinc 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg Provolone
Manganese 0.01mg Provolone
Selenium 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 4489IU 880IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.23mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Provolone
Folate 10µg Provolone
Vitamin B12 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.2µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Provolone
Saturated Fat 2.22g 17.078g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 7.393g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.769g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
28%
Spread
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.858g)
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 is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins

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/173608/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.