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Fontina vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fontina and Fireweed

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Fireweed covers your daily Manganese needs 291% more than Fontina.
  • Fireweed has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
6
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +671.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1180%
Contains more Manganese +47785.7%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Fireweed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Calcium +28.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1014.3%
Contains more Potassium +671.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +1180%
Contains more Manganese +47785.7%

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.
Fontina
Fontina
5
:
7
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3016%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.4%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%
Fontina
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%
Fireweed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3016%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +661.4%
Contains more Folate +1766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
3
:
2
Fireweed
Fireweed
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +1032.4%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +1140%
Contains more Water +86.7%
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Fireweed
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +443.5%
Contains more Fats +1032.4%
Contains more Other +49.2%
Contains more Carbs +1140%
Contains more Water +86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Fireweed
Lower in Sugar 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 25.6g 4.71g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 2.75g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 389kcal 103kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Fireweed
Fiber 0g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 550mg 429mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 14mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 346mg 108mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 494mg Fireweed
Sodium 800mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 3.5mg 2.66mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 0.014mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 180µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 2.2mg Fireweed
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.137mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 6µg 112µg Fireweed
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
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 Fireweed
Saturated Fat 19.196g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Fireweed
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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fireweed
Fireweed is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.