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Provolone Cheese

Provolone Cheese is an Italian semi-hard cheese with roots in Southern Italy; it is commonly used sliced, melted on sandwiches or in baked dishes and is known for a mild to sharp, slightly tangy flavor depending on age. Nutritionally, Provolone Cheese is a concentrated source of protein, providing about 23.4g of protein per 100g, and is also rich in calcium. It delivers high-quality amino acids and bone-friendly minerals, though it tends to be higher in saturated fat and sodium than many plant-based alternatives.

Vegetarian · Gluten free · Processed · ~2.20€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C+

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

357 kcal

18% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

23 g

47% RDI

Fat

28 g

16g sat fat

Carbs

2.5 g

1% RDI

Sugar

0.6 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0 g

0% RDI

Salt

0.6 g

12% RDI

Nutrition quality

Scored against dietary guidelines. Tap rows for a deeper breakdown.

Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C+ · 5.9 / 10

Healthy alternatives

Ingredients that rank higher on the overall quality profile and might substitute well in some recipes.

Frequently asked

Q.01Is Provolone Cheese healthy?

Provolone Cheese is rated moderate (Health Grade C+) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Provolone Cheese?

Provolone Cheese is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Provolone Cheese gluten free?

Yes, Provolone Cheese is gluten free.

Q.02What are the macros in Provolone Cheese?

100g of Provolone Cheese contains 357 kcal, 23.4g protein, 2.45g carbohydrates, 28.1g fat, and 0g fiber.

Q.04Is Provolone Cheese vegetarian?

Yes, Provolone Cheese is vegetarian but not vegan.

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