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Fontina vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fontina and Brussels sprouts different?

  • Fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K and vitamin C.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 145% more than fontina.
  • Brussels sprouts are lower in cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Brussels sprouts, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1209.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +401.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.8%
Contains more IronIron +508.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +180%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2307.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +586.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +561.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +396.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6707.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +916.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +24%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +657.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10280%
Contains more OtherOther +176.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +477.4%
Contains more WaterWater +126.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37669.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9150.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 153g 1009%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 177µg 145%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.062g 87%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Calcium 550mg 42mg 51%
Fats 31.14g 0.3g 47%
Protein 25.6g 3.38g 44%
Phosphorus 346mg 69mg 40%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Sodium 800mg 25mg 34%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.42mg 28%
Vitamin A 261µg 38µg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.023g 22%
Calories 389kcal 43kcal 17%
Iron 0.23mg 1.4mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Folate 6µg 61µg 14%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.337mg 14%
Potassium 64mg 389mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.219mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.139mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.09mg 9%
Copper 0.025mg 0.07mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.745mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.88mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 14mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.309mg 2%
Carbs 1.55g 8.95g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 19.1mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 2.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Brussels sprouts
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 775mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.