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Fontina vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Fontina and Chocolate

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Chocolate is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Chocolate's daily need coverage for Copper is 111% more.
  • Fontina contains 131 times more Vitamin A RAE than Chocolate. Fontina contains 261µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Chocolate contains 2µg.
  • Chocolate contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, fontina and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 +882.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +3387%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Potassium +773.4%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +4012%
Contains more Manganese +10035.7%
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +882.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +68%
Contains more Zinc +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +3387%
Contains more Magnesium +942.9%
Contains more Potassium +773.4%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +4012%
Contains more Manganese +10035.7%

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 +1726%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +211.5%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +1726%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +630.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +211.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +424.6%
Contains more Water +3809.3%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +3846.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.28
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +424.6%
Contains more Water +3809.3%
Contains more Other +122.9%
Contains more Carbs +3846.5%
Equal in Fats - 31.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.519
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.54

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 25.6g 4.88g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 1.55g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 389kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 1.55g 47.9g Fontina
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 550mg 56mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 14mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 346mg 206mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 800mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 3.5mg 2.01mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.014mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 50IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 2µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.025mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.05mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.725mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.297mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.042mg Fontina
Folate 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.23µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 18.519g Chocolate
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 1.092g Fontina
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.35g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 776mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 108mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.677g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.