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Fontina vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fontina and Icing

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Icing is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 81% more than Icing.
  • Icing is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
9
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +18233.3%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1822.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -77%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +18233.3%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1822.2%
Contains more Potassium +88.2%
Contains more Zinc +4900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains less Sodium -77%

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
6
:
5
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +91.9%
Contains more Water +151.6%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +4280%
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
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +91.9%
Contains more Water +151.6%
Contains more Other +367.9%
Contains more Carbs +4280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.7%
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Icing Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 67.89g Icing
Protein 25.6g 0g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 16.23g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 67.89g Icing
Calories 389kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 1.55g 63.1g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 3mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.16mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 1mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 18mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 34mg Fontina
Sodium 800mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 3.5mg 0.07mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.01mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.22mg Icing
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.055mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 8µg Icing
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 13µg Icing
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 Icing
Saturated Fat 19.196g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 4.86g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 616mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.222g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.