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Avocado vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Avocado and Fontina?

  • Avocado is higher in Fiber, yet Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Avocado is lower.

We used Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Cheese, fontina types in this article.

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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 Iron +139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +657.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +914.3%
Contains more Calcium +4483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.4%
Contains more Zinc +446.9%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 21% 21% 23% 43% 1% 18% 64% 19% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +139.1%
Contains more Magnesium +107.1%
Contains more Potassium +657.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +660%
Contains more Manganese +914.3%
Contains more Calcium +4483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.4%
Contains more Zinc +446.9%
Contains more Selenium +3525%

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 E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.6%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 42% 0% 34% 17% 30% 33% 84% 60% 61% 0% 53%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +223.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.6%
Contains more Folate +1250%
Contains more Vitamin K +707.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +525.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +450.3%
Contains more Water +93.1%
Contains more Protein +1180%
Contains more Fats +112.4%
Contains more Other +139.9%
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +450.3%
Contains more Water +93.1%
Contains more Protein +1180%
Contains more Fats +112.4%
Contains more Other +139.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.654
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.654

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 1.55g Avocado
Protein 2g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 14.66g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 8.53g 1.55g Avocado
Calories 160kcal 389kcal Fontina
Starch 0.11g Avocado
Fructose 0.12g Avocado
Sugar 0.66g 1.55g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 0g Avocado
Calcium 12mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.55mg 0.23mg Avocado
Magnesium 29mg 14mg Avocado
Phosphorus 52mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 485mg 64mg Avocado
Sodium 7mg 800mg Avocado
Zinc 0.64mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.19mg 0.025mg Avocado
Manganese 0.142mg 0.014mg Avocado
Selenium 0.4µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 146IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 2.07mg 0.27mg Avocado
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Avocado
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.021mg Avocado
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 0.15mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.429mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 0.083mg Avocado
Folate 81µg 6µg Avocado
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 21µg 2.6µg Avocado
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.073mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.084mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.143mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.132mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.038mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.107mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.049mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 19.196g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 8.687g Avocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 1.654g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Avocado Fontina
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
35%
Avocado
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 793mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado
Avocado 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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/nutrients
  2. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.