Fontina vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fontina and shiitake different?
- Fontina is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
- Fontina covers your daily need for calcium, 55% more than shiitake.
- Fontina contains 89 times more sodium than shiitake. Fontina contains 800mg of sodium, while shiitake contains 9mg.
Cheese, fontina and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +239.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +468% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1542.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2484.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +249.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1042.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6255.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +412.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +338.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 87% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 550mg | 2mg | 55% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 0.49g | 47% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 2.24g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 800mg | 9mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 112mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 29% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 3.877mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 22% | |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 1.03mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.5mg | 21% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 34kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.7µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.142mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 304mg | 7% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 6.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 18IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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