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Fontina vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Crab

  • Fontina is higher in Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Crab is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Fontina has 261 times more Vitamin A RAE than Crab. While Fontina has 261µg of Vitamin A RAE, Crab has only 1µg.
  • Crab has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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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Crab
Contains more Calcium +504.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +304.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +3156%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81
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 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Calcium +504.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Potassium +304.7%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Copper +3156%
Contains more Manganese +428.6%
Contains more Selenium +195.9%
Equal in Zinc - 3.81

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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Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +45550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023
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 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +45550%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +581.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1731.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.023

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Crab
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +4108.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Water +110.2%
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% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Protein +43.2%
Contains more Fats +4108.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +124.3%
Contains more Water +110.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Crab
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6634.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6634.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +541.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Crab Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 17.88g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.74g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 83kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0g Crab
Calcium 550mg 91mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.5mg Crab
Magnesium 14mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 346mg 234mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 259mg Crab
Sodium 800mg 563mg Crab
Zinc 3.5mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.025mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.014mg 0.074mg Crab
Selenium 14.5µg 42.9µg Crab
Vitamin A 913IU 2IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 1µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.093mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 6µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.226mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.727mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.776mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.307mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.386mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.452mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.708mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.806mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.393mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 97mg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.201g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.129g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.258g Fontina
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fontina Crab
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
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $8.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.995g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab 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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.