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Fontina vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fontina and parsley?

  • Fontina is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, yet parsley is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and folate.
  • Parsley's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 1365% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in parsley is lower.

We used Cheese, fontina and Parsley, fresh types 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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +227.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +496.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +257.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +765.6%
Contains more IronIron +2595.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +496%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1042.9%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +775.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +62976.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +762%
Contains more FatsFats +3841.8%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +308.4%
Contains more WaterWater +131.3%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2844.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1233.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1640µg 1365%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.132g 87%
Iron 0.23mg 6.2mg 75%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Fats 31.14g 0.79g 47%
Protein 25.6g 2.97g 45%
Phosphorus 346mg 58mg 41%
Calcium 550mg 138mg 41%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Folate 6µg 152µg 37%
Sodium 800mg 56mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.07mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.295g 21%
Vitamin A 261µg 421µg 18%
Calories 389kcal 36kcal 18%
Copper 0.025mg 0.149mg 14%
Potassium 64mg 554mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.124g 10%
Magnesium 14mg 50mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.098mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.313mg 7%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.75mg 3%
Carbs 1.55g 6.33g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.09mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 1.55g 0.85g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 12.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.064g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.