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Fontina vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fontina and Maple sugar

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Maple sugar is higher in Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Fontina.
  • Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Sugars, maple.

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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
3
:
7
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11433.3%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +328.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Copper +296%
Contains more Manganese +31485.7%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Maple sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11433.3%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +328.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +73.1%
Contains more Copper +296%
Contains more Manganese +31485.7%

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.
Fontina
Fontina
11
:
0
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Maple sugar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1469.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +793.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Protein +25500%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Water +374%
Contains more Other +373.8%
Contains more Carbs +5764.5%
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
Maple sugar
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +25500%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Water +374%
Contains more Other +373.8%
Contains more Carbs +5764.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
2
:
1
Maple sugar
Maple sugar
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13473.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1554%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Maple sugar
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13473.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1554%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 25.6g 0.1g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.2g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 389kcal 354kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 84.87g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 90mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1.61mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 14mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 346mg 3mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 800mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 3.5mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.025mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 0.014mg 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.009mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.013mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.04mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.048mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.003mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Fontina
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 Maple sugar
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.036g Maple sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.064g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.1g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.16g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.