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Egg white vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Egg white and Fontina

  • Egg white has more Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 96% higher.
  • Fontina has 2 times less Vitamin B2 than Egg white. Egg white has 0.439mg of Vitamin B2, while Fontina has 0.204mg.
  • Egg white is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +7757.1%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2206.7%
Contains more Zinc +11566.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.9%
Contains more Calcium +7757.1%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +2206.7%
Contains more Zinc +11566.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
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 B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1560%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 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 B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1560%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +130.9%
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +18217.6%
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Other +501.6%
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 Water +130.9%
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +18217.6%
Contains more Carbs +112.3%
Contains more Other +501.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 0.73g 1.55g Fontina
Protein 10.9g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.17g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 0.73g 1.55g Fontina
Calories 52kcal 389kcal Fontina
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0.71g 1.55g Egg white
Calcium 7mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.08mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 11mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 15mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 163mg 64mg Egg white
Sodium 166mg 800mg Egg white
Zinc 0.03mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.023mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.011mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.204mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 4µg 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.449mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.016mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.806mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.399mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.809mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.29mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0g 19.196g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
11%
Egg white
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.