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Caramel vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Caramel and Fontina

  • Caramel has more Vitamin B1, however, Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 84% higher.
  • Fontina has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Caramel. Caramel has 0.103mg of Vitamin B1, while Fontina has 0.021mg.
  • Caramel is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Cheese, fontina.

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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 Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Calcium +298.6%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.5%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Calcium +298.6%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.5%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +38.9%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +705.6%

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 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2073.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2073.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.2%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +4867.7%
Contains more Protein +456.5%
Contains more Fats +284.4%
Contains more Water +346.1%
Contains more Other +110.6%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +4867.7%
Contains more Protein +456.5%
Contains more Fats +284.4%
Contains more Water +346.1%
Contains more Other +110.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +463.4%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +463.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 77g 1.55g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 8.1g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 77g 1.55g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 65.5g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 138mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.14mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 17mg 14mg Caramel
Phosphorus 114mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 214mg 64mg Caramel
Sodium 245mg 800mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.018mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 42IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.27mg Caramel
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Caramel
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.021mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.204mg Caramel
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.429mg Caramel
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 4µg 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.192mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.417mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.338mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.107mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.285mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.115mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 7mg 116mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 19.196g Caramel
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 1.654g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.