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Walnut vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between walnut and provolone

  • Walnut has more copper, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, provolone is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Walnut covers your daily copper needs 173% more than provolone.
  • Provolone has 341 times less manganese than walnut. Walnut has 3.414mg of manganese, while provolone has 0.01mg.
  • Walnut contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of provolone is 27, while the glycemic index of walnut is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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.
Walnut
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 29% 39% 109% 529% 84% 148% 0.26% 445% 27%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +464.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.6%
Contains more IronIron +459.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +6000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34040%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +195.9%
~equal in Zinc ~3.23mg

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.
Walnut
9
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 4.3% 0.33% 14% 0% 85% 35% 21% 34% 124% 0% 6.8% 74% 21%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1694.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +635.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
Contains more CholineCholine +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
2
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 FatsFats +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +540.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68%
Contains more WaterWater +906.1%
Contains more OtherOther +164.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Walnut
3
10% 14% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 47.174 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 -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6034.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Provolone DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.769g 309%
Copper 1.586mg 0.026mg 173%
Manganese 3.414mg 0.01mg 148%
Calcium 98mg 756mg 66%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Fats 65.21g 26.62g 59%
Saturated fat 6.126g 17.078g 50%
Sodium 2mg 876mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.073mg 36%
Magnesium 158mg 28mg 31%
Iron 2.91mg 0.52mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.019mg 27%
Fiber 6.7g 0g 27%
Vitamin A 1µg 236µg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Folate 98µg 10µg 22%
Protein 15.23g 25.58g 21%
Phosphorus 346mg 496mg 21%
Selenium 4.9µg 14.5µg 17%
Calories 654kcal 351kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.321mg 13%
Potassium 441mg 138mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.156mg 6%
Choline 39.2mg 15.4mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 8.933g 7.393g 4%
Carbs 13.71g 2.14g 4%
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.23mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.476mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 3.09mg 3.23mg 1%
Net carbs 7.01g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 2.61g 0.56g N/A
Starch 0.06g 0%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.596mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.625mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 1.17mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.424mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.236mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.753mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.391mg 1.115mg 0%
Fructose 0.09g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
32%
Walnut
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.952g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.