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Fontina vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fontina and Cashew?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Cashew is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cashew's daily need coverage for Copper is 241% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cashew is lower.

We used Cheese, fontina and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types 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.
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Cashew
Contains more Calcium +1386.5%
Contains more Iron +2804.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +931.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +8680%
Contains more Manganese +11721.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
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 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Contains more Calcium +1386.5%
Contains more Iron +2804.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1985.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +931.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +8680%
Contains more Manganese +11721.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%

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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Cashew
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.4%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%
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 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +402.4%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Water +629.2%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +1847.7%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +40.5%
Contains more Water +629.2%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +1847.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Cashew
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.3%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +374.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Cashew Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 26.89g Cashew
Protein 25.6g 18.22g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 43.85g Cashew
Carbs 1.55g 30.19g Cashew
Calories 389kcal 553kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 1.55g 5.91g Fontina
Fiber 0g 3.3g Cashew
Calcium 550mg 37mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 6.68mg Cashew
Magnesium 14mg 292mg Cashew
Phosphorus 346mg 593mg Cashew
Potassium 64mg 660mg Cashew
Sodium 800mg 12mg Cashew
Zinc 3.5mg 5.78mg Cashew
Copper 0.025mg 2.195mg Cashew
Manganese 0.014mg 1.655mg Cashew
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.423mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.058mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.062mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.864mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.417mg Cashew
Folate 6µg 25µg Cashew
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.287mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.688mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.789mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.472mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.928mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.362mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.951mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.094mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.456mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 19.196g 7.783g Cashew
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 7.845g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Cashew
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
34%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.413g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Cashew
Cashew is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.