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Yolk vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yolk and Provolone

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin D, and Iron, however, Provolone is richer in Calcium.
  • Yolk covers your daily Cholesterol needs 339% more than Provolone.
  • Provolone has 53 times less Choline than Yolk. Yolk has 820.2mg of Choline, while Provolone has 15.4mg.
  • Provolone contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
5
:
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +196.2%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +486%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +425%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +196.2%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +486%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Potassium +26.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.4%

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.
Yolk
9
:
Contains more Vitamin A +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1021.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +528.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +379.5%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
:
Contains more Carbs +67.8%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Equal in Fats - 26.62
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +67.8%
Contains more Water +27.7%
Contains more Protein +61.3%
Contains more Other +177.1%
Equal in Fats - 26.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
3
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.7%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +446.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 2.14g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 26.54g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 3.59g 2.14g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 351kcal Provolone
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.56g
Calcium 129mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 2.73mg 0.52mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 390mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 109mg 138mg Provolone
Sodium 48mg 876mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.077mg 0.026mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.01mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 880IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 236µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.23mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 20IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.019mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.321mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.476mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.073mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 10µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.46µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.687mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 1.399mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 1.217mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.378mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.949mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.416mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 1085mg 69mg Provolone
Saturated Fat 9.551g 17.078g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 7.393g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.769g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
90%
Yolk
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 828mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1016mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.56 g)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.