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Fontina vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Currant

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Currant has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 96% higher.
  • Currant is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +686.4%
Contains more Zinc +1421.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Potassium +329.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +328%
Contains more Manganese +1228.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 13
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +686.4%
Contains more Zinc +1421.7%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Contains more Iron +334.8%
Contains more Potassium +329.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +328%
Contains more Manganese +1228.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 +2073.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +323.1%
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% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +2073.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +170%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +570.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +323.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1728.6%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Other +483.1%
Contains more Carbs +790.3%
Contains more Water +121.4%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +1728.6%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Other +483.1%
Contains more Carbs +790.3%
Contains more Water +121.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1779.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Currant
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 Currant Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 9.5g Currant
Protein 25.6g 1.4g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.2g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 13.8g Currant
Calories 389kcal 56kcal Fontina
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 1.55g 7.37g Fontina
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 550mg 33mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 44mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 800mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 3.5mg 0.23mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.014mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 42IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 2µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.1mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.05mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.1mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.064mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.07mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 11µg Currant
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 0mg Currant
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.028g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.088g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.82g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.