Fontina vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fontina and brown sugar
- Brown sugar contains less vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 than fontina.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 96% higher.
- Brown sugar is lower in saturated fat.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index than fontina.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +562.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +8550% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1108.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +357.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +569.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2729.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +742.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +6228.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 0g | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0µg | 70% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 0.12g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 4mg | 49% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 0g | 48% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 83mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 28mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.03mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 98.09g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 1.2µg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.132mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.71mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 2.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 133mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 380kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.11mg | 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
33%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 772mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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.