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Fontina vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Malt different?

  • Fontina is higher than Malt in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 87% more than Malt.
  • Fontina contains 13 times more Sodium than Malt. Fontina contains 800mg of Sodium, while Malt contains 60mg.

Cheese, fontina and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk 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.
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Malt
Contains more Calcium +461.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.2%
Contains more Zinc +753.7%
Contains more Selenium +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +461.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +280.2%
Contains more Zinc +753.7%
Contains more Selenium +168.5%
Contains more Potassium +168.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Copper +48%
Contains more Manganese +471.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.21
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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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Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184
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 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +861.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.184

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Malt
Contains more Protein +659.6%
Contains more Fats +846.5%
Contains more Other +373.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%
Contains more Water +114.5%
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% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +659.6%
Contains more Fats +846.5%
Contains more Other +373.8%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%
Contains more Water +114.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Malt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +950.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +695.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Malt Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 10.7g Malt
Protein 25.6g 3.37g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 3.29g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 11.2g Malt
Calories 389kcal 85kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 6.68g Fontina
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 550mg 98mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.21mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 15mg Malt
Phosphorus 346mg 91mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 800mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 3.5mg 0.41mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.037mg Malt
Manganese 0.014mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 14.5µg 5.4µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 95IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 26µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.06mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.184mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.354mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.046mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.42µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.074mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.143mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.165mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.268mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.142mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.074mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.15mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.193mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.077mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 10mg Malt
Saturated Fat 19.196g 1.883g Malt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.827g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.208g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Malt
Malt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.313g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.