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Fontina vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fontina and Powdered milk

  • Powdered milk has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Choline, and Magnesium than Fontina.
  • Powdered milk's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 77% more.
  • Fontina contains 2 times more Sodium than Powdered milk. Fontina contains 800mg of Sodium, while Powdered milk contains 371mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, fontina and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 +65.8%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +1978.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.34
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 274% 18% 61% 333% 118% 49% 92% 27% 6% 89%
Contains more Calcium +65.8%
Contains more Iron +104.3%
Contains more Magnesium +507.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +1978.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.6%
Contains more Copper +220%
Contains more Manganese +185.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Zinc - 3.34

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 D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934
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 57% 12% 15% 29% 71% 279% 13% 137% 70% 28% 407% 6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +93.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 934

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +1435.2%
Contains more Carbs +2378.7%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more Fats +16.6%
Contains more Water +1435.2%
Contains more Carbs +2378.7%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.742 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.924

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Powdered milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 38.42g Powdered milk
Protein 25.6g 26.32g Powdered milk
Fats 31.14g 26.71g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 38.42g Powdered milk
Calories 389kcal 496kcal Powdered milk
Sugar 1.55g 38.42g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 912mg Powdered milk
Iron 0.23mg 0.47mg Powdered milk
Magnesium 14mg 85mg Powdered milk
Phosphorus 346mg 776mg Powdered milk
Potassium 64mg 1330mg Powdered milk
Sodium 800mg 371mg Powdered milk
Zinc 3.5mg 3.34mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.08mg Powdered milk
Manganese 0.014mg 0.04mg Powdered milk
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg Powdered milk
Vitamin A 913IU 934IU Powdered milk
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 258µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.58mg Powdered milk
Vitamin D 23IU 20IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.283mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 1.205mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.646mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 2.271mg Powdered milk
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.302mg Powdered milk
Folate 6µg 37µg Powdered milk
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 3.25µg Powdered milk
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.2µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.371mg Powdered milk
Threonine 0.935mg 1.188mg Powdered milk
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.592mg Powdered milk
Leucine 2.664mg 2.578mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 2.087mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.66mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.271mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.762mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.714mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 97mg Powdered milk
Saturated Fat 19.196g 16.742g Powdered milk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.924g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.665g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fontina Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.454g)
Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.