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Fontina vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fontina and Carambola

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Carambola is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 96% more than Carambola.
  • Carambola is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Carambola, (starfruit), raw.

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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 +18233.3%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +2783.3%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +448%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
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 1% 3% 8% 6% 12% 1% 4% 46% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +18233.3%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +2783.3%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Potassium +107.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +448%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%

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 A +1396.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391
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 4% 3% 0% 115% 4% 4% 7% 24% 4% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1396.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +388.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.391

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2361.5%
Contains more Fats +9336.4%
Contains more Other +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +334.2%
Contains more Water +141%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
7% 91%
Protein: 1.04 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 6.73 g
Water: 91.38 g
Other: 0.52 g
Contains more Protein +2361.5%
Contains more Fats +9336.4%
Contains more Other +628.8%
Contains more Carbs +334.2%
Contains more Water +141%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28856.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +798.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
8% 13% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.019 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28856.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +798.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Carambola Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 3.93g Carambola
Protein 25.6g 1.04g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.33g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 6.73g Carambola
Calories 389kcal 31kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 3.98g Fontina
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carambola
Calcium 550mg 3mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.08mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 12mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 133mg Carambola
Sodium 800mg 2mg Carambola
Zinc 3.5mg 0.12mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.137mg Carambola
Manganese 0.014mg 0.037mg Carambola
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 61IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 3µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 34.4mg Carambola
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.014mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.016mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.367mg Carambola
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.391mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.017mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 12µg Carambola
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.008mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.044mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.044mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.077mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.077mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.021mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.037mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.05mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.008mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Carambola
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.019g Carambola
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.03g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.184g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Carambola
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
14%
Carambola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
9%
Carambola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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 contains less Sodium?
Carambola
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carambola
Carambola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.177g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carambola
Carambola is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

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. Carambola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171715/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.