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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.
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 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
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.
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
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.
Fontina Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Shiitake DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Shiitake
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
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.