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Fontina vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fontina and Hot chocolate

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Copper.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 89% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Hot chocolate contains 18 times less Sodium than Fontina. Fontina contains 800mg of Sodium, while Hot chocolate contains 44mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 more Calcium +382.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +312%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Calcium +382.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.5%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +437%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Copper +312%
Equal in Manganese - 0.013

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +418.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +627.3%
Contains more Fats +1230.8%
Contains more Other +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +592.9%
Contains more Water +117.4%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +627.3%
Contains more Fats +1230.8%
Contains more Other +298.9%
Contains more Carbs +592.9%
Contains more Water +117.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1869%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1183.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1869%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 25.6g 3.52g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 2.34g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 389kcal 77kcal Fontina
Fructose 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 1.55g 9.66g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1g Hot chocolate
Calcium 550mg 114mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 346mg 105mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 800mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 3.5mg 0.63mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 2.7µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 176IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 51µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.03mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.182mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.133mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.328mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.04mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 5µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.49µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.2µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.037mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.095mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.169mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.305mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.215mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.076mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.15mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.201mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.067mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 8mg Hot chocolate
Trans Fat 0.078g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.677g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.084g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Hot chocolate
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
33%
Fontina
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.