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Fontina vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fontina and crème caramel

  • Crème caramel contains less vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium than fontina.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 87% higher.
  • Crème caramel has 15 times less sodium than fontina. Fontina has 800mg of sodium, while crème caramel has 53mg.
  • Crème caramel has a higher glycemic index than fontina.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +562.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +65.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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 0% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +467.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg

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
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +465.1%
Contains more FatsFats +672.7%
Contains more OtherOther +521.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1369.7%
Contains more WaterWater +79.5%

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
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Crème caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 1.799g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.36µg 55%
Calcium 550mg 83mg 47%
Fats 31.14g 4.03g 42%
Protein 25.6g 4.53g 42%
Phosphorus 346mg 96mg 36%
Sodium 800mg 53mg 32%
Zinc 3.5mg 0.47mg 28%
Vitamin A 261µg 46µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 1.266g 19%
Calories 389kcal 145kcal 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.7µg 11%
Cholesterol 116mg 90mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.392g 8%
Carbs 1.55g 22.78g 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.044mg 3%
Iron 0.23mg 0.38mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.514mg 2%
Potassium 64mg 118mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Folate 6µg 9µg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 23.15g N/A
Copper 0.025mg 0.028mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.23mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.082mg 0%
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is cheaper (difference - $3.5)

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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.