Fontina vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between fontina and fast food?
- Fontina is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2, and phosphorus, yet fast food is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% more.
- Fontina has 9 times more calcium than fast food. While fontina has 550mg of calcium, fast food has only 62mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of fontina is lower.
We used Cheese, fontina and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +787.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +158.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +207.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +1230.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +384% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2450% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +2800% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1409.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3644.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +155.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +88.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1233.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +123.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +55% |
Contains more FatsFats | +159.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +149.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1932.3% |
~equal in
Water
~38.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.68g
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Saturated fat | 19.196g | 4.493g | 67% |
Calcium | 550mg | 62mg | 49% |
Iron | 0.23mg | 3.06mg | 35% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 5.617mg | 34% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.89µg | 33% |
Phosphorus | 346mg | 134mg | 30% |
Fats | 31.14g | 12.01g | 29% |
Cholesterol | 116mg | 33mg | 28% |
Vitamin A | 261µg | 9µg | 28% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.317mg | 25% |
Sodium | 800mg | 331mg | 20% |
Folate | 6µg | 80µg | 19% |
Protein | 25.6g | 16.52g | 18% |
Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.3µg | 11% |
Copper | 0.025mg | 0.121mg | 11% |
Carbs | 1.55g | 31.5g | 10% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 4.835g | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.52mg | 9% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
Calories | 389kcal | 297kcal | 5% |
Potassium | 64mg | 197mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Magnesium | 14mg | 27mg | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 23IU | 2IU | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.55g | 29.8g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.55g | 4.88g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.68g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.926mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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
33%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.703g)
Which food is cheaper?

Fast food is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.