Fontina vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fontina and egg whites
- Fontina has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, egg whites have more vitamin B2 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 96% higher.
- Egg whites are lower in saturated fat.
- Fontina has a higher glycemic index than egg whites.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Egg, white, raw, fresh.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7757.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +187.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11566.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2206.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +425% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1560% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +18217.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +501.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 0g | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.09µg | 66% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 7mg | 54% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 0.17g | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 15mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 0mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.03mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 10.9g | 29% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 166mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 0g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.439mg | 18% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 52kcal | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0g | 11% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 20µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.005mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 163mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.661mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.5)