Fontina vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fontina and barley
- Fontina has more vitamin B12 and calcium; however, barley has more manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 94% higher.
- Barley is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Barley, hulled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +606.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1465.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1892% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13778.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +160% |
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 AVitamin A | +26000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2976.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2969.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +283.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1253.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +301.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4640.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2844.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 0.482g | 85% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1.943mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Fiber | 0g | 17.3g | 69% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.498mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 33mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.646mg | 52% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 2.3g | 44% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 37.7µg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 3.6mg | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 12mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 1µg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 133mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 4.604mg | 28% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 12.48g | 26% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 73.48g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 0.295g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.318mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 264mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 452mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.77mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.108g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.282mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 354kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.57mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.281mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.714g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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