Macaroon vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are macaroon and fontina different?
- Macaroon is higher in copper and fiber; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fontina is 70% higher.
- Macaroon has less sodium.
Cookies, coconut macaroon 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +92.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +256.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +976% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10900% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +379.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +408.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +113.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.1% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +136.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +69.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3849.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +747.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +38.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +229.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +121.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +439.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +104.2% |
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Saturated fat
~19.196g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.68µg | 70% |
Calcium | 5mg | 550mg | 55% |
Protein | 3.02g | 25.6g | 45% |
Phosphorus | 68mg | 346mg | 40% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg | 29% |
Copper | 0.269mg | 0.025mg | 27% |
Zinc | 0.73mg | 3.5mg | 25% |
Sodium | 241mg | 800mg | 24% |
Fiber | 5.1g | 0g | 20% |
Carbs | 61.22g | 1.55g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.61g | 8.687g | 18% |
Selenium | 6.8µg | 14.5µg | 14% |
Fats | 22.55g | 31.14g | 13% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.204mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
Iron | 0.82mg | 0.23mg | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.654g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 20.099g | 19.196g | 4% |
Calories | 460kcal | 389kcal | 4% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
Potassium | 123mg | 64mg | 2% |
Choline | 9.1mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
Folate | 3µg | 6µg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.12g | 1.55g | N/A |
Sugar | 45.16g | 1.55g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.22mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.935mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 2.664mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 2.328mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.926mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.959mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
5%

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%

63%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Macaroon contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 43.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fontina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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