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Fontina vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fontina and Ground beef

  • Fontina has more Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus, however, Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 66% more than Ground beef.
  • Ground beef contains 87 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fontina. Fontina contains 261µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Ground beef contains 3µg.
  • Ground beef has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +887%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +276.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +216%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
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 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Calcium +1566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.4%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +887%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +276.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.9%
Contains more Copper +216%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +10044.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.5%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin A +10044.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2584%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +274.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +11.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +102.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +58.6%
Contains more Water +53.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Ground beef
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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 23.87g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 15.37g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 241kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0g Ground beef
Calcium 550mg 33mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 346mg 166mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 241mg Ground beef
Sodium 800mg 73mg Ground beef
Zinc 3.5mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.025mg 0.079mg Ground beef
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 913IU 9IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 3µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.12mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 2IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.171mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.512mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 6µg 7µg Ground beef
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.121mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.923mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.055mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.861mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.976mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.614mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.931mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.172mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.775mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.322g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.408g Fontina
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.