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Fontina vs. Horse meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fontina and horse meat

  • Fontina is higher in calcium and vitamin A; however, horse meat is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 86% higher.
  • Horse meat has less sodium.
  • Horse meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than fontina (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Game meat, horse, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 2.4% 33% 189% 57% 104% 106% 7.2% 2.9% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +78.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +492.2%
Contains more IronIron +2087%
Contains more CopperCopper +584%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
~equal in Zinc ~3.82mg
~equal in Selenium ~13.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 25% 28% 91% 0% 76% 395% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
28% 6% 64% 2%
Protein: 28.14 g
Fats: 6.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.98 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more FatsFats +414.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +107.1%
Contains more WaterWater +68.7%
~equal in Protein ~28.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.85 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +309.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Horse meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Horse meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 1.9g 79%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 3.16µg 62%
Iron 0.23mg 5.03mg 60%
Calcium 550mg 8mg 54%
Fats 31.14g 6.05g 39%
Sodium 800mg 55mg 32%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 4.84mg 29%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.33mg 19%
Copper 0.025mg 0.171mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 2.12g 16%
Cholesterol 116mg 68mg 16%
Phosphorus 346mg 247mg 14%
Calories 389kcal 175kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Potassium 64mg 379mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.12mg 6%
Protein 25.6g 28.14g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.85g 5%
Zinc 3.5mg 3.82mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Magnesium 14mg 25mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Selenium 14.5µg 13.5µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 1.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.349mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 1.262mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.334mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 2.232mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 2.398mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.623mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.157mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 1.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 1.081mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Horse meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
48%
Horse meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
59%
Horse meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horse meat
Horse meat contains less Sodium (difference - 745mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horse meat
Horse meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Horse meat
Horse meat is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Horse meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175087/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.