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Fontina vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and French fries different?

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 84% more than French fries.
  • French fries are lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types were used 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 Calcium +2955.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +804.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +396%
Contains more Manganese +1664.3%
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +2955.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.8%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Iron +252.2%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Potassium +804.7%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Copper +396%
Contains more Manganese +1664.3%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1902.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +423.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +518.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1902.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.2%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +646.4%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +2573.5%
Equal in Water - 38.55
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +646.4%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +2573.5%
Equal in Water - 38.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.4%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina French fries Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 37.64g French fries
Protein 25.6g 3.43g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 14.73g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 41.44g French fries
Calories 389kcal 312kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 550mg 18mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.81mg French fries
Magnesium 14mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 346mg 125mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 800mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 3.5mg 0.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.014mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.039mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 6µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 11.2µg French fries
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 French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 5.969g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 590mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.