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Balsamic vinegar vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Fontina different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in Iron, and Manganese, however, Fontina is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 96% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 10 times more Sugar than Fontina. While Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, Fontina contains only 1.55g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Cheese, fontina are the varieties used 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 +213%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +835.7%
Contains more Calcium +1937%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1721.1%
Contains more Zinc +4275%
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +213%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Manganese +835.7%
Contains more Calcium +1937%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1721.1%
Contains more Zinc +4275%
Equal in Copper - 0.025

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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Fontina
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +998.7%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Protein +5124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 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 +998.7%
Contains more Water +101.6%
Contains more Other +59.1%
Contains more Protein +5124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 1.55g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 17.03g 1.55g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 389kcal Fontina
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 27mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.72mg 0.23mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 19mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 112mg 64mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 800mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.026mg 0.025mg Balsamic vinegar
Manganese 0.131mg 0.014mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 0IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 19.196g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 777mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.196g)
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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.