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Corned beef vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Corned beef and Fontina?

  • Corned beef is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Fontina is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 64% more.
  • Corned beef has 20 times more Vitamin B3 than Fontina. While Corned beef has 3.03mg of Vitamin B3, Fontina has only 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Corned beef is lower.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
6
:
4
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Iron +708.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Copper +516%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.2%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Corned beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +708.7%
Contains more Potassium +126.6%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Contains more Copper +516%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Selenium +126.2%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%

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.
Corned beef
Corned beef
3
:
7
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.68
Corned beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
Fontina
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 B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin K +73.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Folate - 6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
1
:
4
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Water +57.7%
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +46.3%
Corned beef
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Fontina
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 Water +57.7%
Contains more Protein +40.9%
Contains more Fats +64.1%
Contains more Carbs +229.8%
Contains more Other +46.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corned beef
Corned beef
2
:
1
Fontina
Fontina
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
Corned beef
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 18.17g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 18.98g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 0.47g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 251kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0g 1.55g Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 1.86mg 0.23mg Corned beef
Magnesium 12mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 125mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 145mg 64mg Corned beef
Sodium 973mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 4.58mg 3.5mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.025mg Corned beef
Manganese 0.022mg 0.014mg Corned beef
Selenium 32.8µg 14.5µg Corned beef
Vitamin A 0IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 4IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.021mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 0.15mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.083mg Corned beef
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.726mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.445mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 1.536mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.473mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.901mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.58mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 98mg 116mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 19.196g Corned beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 8.687g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 1.654g Fontina

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is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Corned beef
Corned beef is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals

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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.