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Fontina vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between fontina and macadamia

  • Fontina is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium; however, macadamia is richer in manganese, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 179% higher.
  • Macadamia has less cholesterol.
  • Macadamia has a lower glycemic index (10) than fontina (27).

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +547.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +169.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +828.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475%
Contains more IronIron +1504.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2924%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29407.1%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5590.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1548.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%

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
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.6%
Contains more WaterWater +2688.2%
Contains more OtherOther +232.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +791.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +577.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.502g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Macadamia DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 4.131mg 179%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 58.877g 125%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 1.195mg 98%
Copper 0.025mg 0.756mg 81%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Fats 31.14g 75.77g 69%
Calcium 550mg 85mg 47%
Iron 0.23mg 3.69mg 43%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Sodium 800mg 5mg 35%
Protein 25.6g 7.91g 35%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Saturated fat 19.196g 12.061g 32%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Magnesium 14mg 130mg 28%
Phosphorus 346mg 188mg 23%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.3mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.6µg 20%
Calories 389kcal 718kcal 16%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.473mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.275mg 15%
Potassium 64mg 368mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.758mg 7%
Carbs 1.55g 13.82g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.162mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.54mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 1.502g 1%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 5.22g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 4.57g N/A
Starch 1.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.37mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.018mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.023mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.665mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.363mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.195mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Macadamia
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
40%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 795mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Macadamia
Macadamia is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.