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Fontina vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between fontina and cardamom?

  • Fontina is richer in vitamin B12, yet cardamom is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, copper, and zinc.
  • Cardamom's daily need coverage for manganese is 1217% higher.
  • Cardamom contains less cholesterol.
  • Cardamom has a lower glycemic index than fontina.

We used Cheese, fontina and Spices, cardamom types in this comparison.

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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 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1535.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1648.4%
Contains more IronIron +5973.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1432%
Contains more ZincZinc +113.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199900%

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 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +634.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.1%

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
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.9%
Contains more FatsFats +364.8%
Contains more WaterWater +358%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4317.4%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%

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
34% 44% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.68 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.43 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +898.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 28mg 1217%
Iron 0.23mg 13.97mg 172%
Fiber 0g 28g 112%
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.68g 84%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Magnesium 14mg 229mg 51%
Copper 0.025mg 0.383mg 40%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Fats 31.14g 6.7g 38%
Zinc 3.5mg 7.47mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 18mg 34%
Potassium 64mg 1119mg 31%
Protein 25.6g 10.76g 30%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Phosphorus 346mg 178mg 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Carbs 1.55g 68.47g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.87g 20%
Calcium 550mg 383mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.198mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.23mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.43g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.102mg 6%
Calories 389kcal 311kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.182mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Net carbs 1.55g 40.47g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Cardamom
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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.516g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.