Cheese, provolone
FDC 170850cup, diced (132 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 39 · +4 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, provolone is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 39 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 20 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (58% DV), an excellent source of protein (51% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (26% DV). Most of its 351 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (727 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (17.1 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 kcal | 18% |
| Total fat | 27 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 17 g | 86% |
| Cholesterol | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 727 mg | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.56 g | |
| Protein | 26 g | 51% |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% |
| Iron | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 236 µg | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 463 kcal | 23% |
| Total fat | 35 g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 23 g | 113% |
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.74 g | |
| Protein | 34 g | 68% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 998 mg | 77% |
| Iron | 0.69 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 312 µg | 35% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170850Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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