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Fontina vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fontina and Daikon

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Daikon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 96% more than Daikon.
  • Daikon is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Radishes, oriental, 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.
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Daikon
Contains more Calcium +1937%
Contains more Phosphorus +1404.3%
Contains more Zinc +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
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 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1937%
Contains more Phosphorus +1404.3%
Contains more Zinc +2233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Contains more Iron +73.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +254.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Copper +360%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%

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.
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Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
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% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains more Protein +4166.7%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Other +553.4%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Water +149.5%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +4166.7%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Other +553.4%
Contains more Carbs +164.5%
Contains more Water +149.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Daikon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3575.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 2.5g Daikon
Protein 25.6g 0.6g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.1g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 4.1g Daikon
Calories 389kcal 18kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 2.5g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1.6g Daikon
Calcium 550mg 27mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.4mg Daikon
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Daikon
Phosphorus 346mg 23mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 227mg Daikon
Sodium 800mg 21mg Daikon
Zinc 3.5mg 0.15mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.115mg Daikon
Manganese 0.014mg 0.038mg Daikon
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 22mg Daikon
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.02mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.02mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.2mg Daikon
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.138mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.046mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.003mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.025mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.026mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.031mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.03mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.006mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.02mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.028mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.011mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Daikon
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.03g Daikon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.017g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.045g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Daikon
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Daikon
Daikon contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.