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Fontina vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Arugula different?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Arugula is richer in Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 96% higher.
  • Arugula has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Arugula, raw 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 Calcium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.4%
Contains more Zinc +644.7%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +2192.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Contains more Calcium +243.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +565.4%
Contains more Zinc +644.7%
Contains more Selenium +4733.3%
Contains more Iron +534.8%
Contains more Magnesium +235.7%
Contains more Potassium +476.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Copper +204%
Contains more Manganese +2192.9%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4076.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Contains more Folate +1516.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +4076.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.437

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +892.2%
Contains more Fats +4618.2%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Water +141.9%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Protein +892.2%
Contains more Fats +4618.2%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Carbs +135.5%
Contains more Water +141.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17628.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +418.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Arugula Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 2.05g Arugula
Protein 25.6g 2.58g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.66g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 3.65g Arugula
Calories 389kcal 25kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 2.05g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1.6g Arugula
Calcium 550mg 160mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1.46mg Arugula
Magnesium 14mg 47mg Arugula
Phosphorus 346mg 52mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 369mg Arugula
Sodium 800mg 27mg Arugula
Zinc 3.5mg 0.47mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.076mg Arugula
Manganese 0.014mg 0.321mg Arugula
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 2373IU Arugula
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 119µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.43mg Arugula
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Arugula
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.044mg Arugula
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.086mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.305mg Arugula
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.437mg Arugula
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.073mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 97µg Arugula
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 108.6µg Arugula
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 0mg Arugula
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.086g Arugula
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.049g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.319g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Arugula
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%
Fontina
52%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arugula
Arugula is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.