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Fontina vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between fontina and pecan pie

  • Fontina has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, pecan pie is higher in manganese, copper, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Fontina covers your daily saturated fat needs 76% more than pecan pie.
  • Pecan pie contains 17 times less calcium than fontina. Fontina contains 550mg of calcium, while pecan pie contains 32mg.
  • Pecan pie has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of pecan pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1618.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.8%
Contains more IronIron +543.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +744%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4985.7%

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.
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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +795.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +422.4%
Contains more FatsFats +40.3%
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%
Contains more OtherOther +215.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3267.7%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +245.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Pecan pie
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 Pecan pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 3.989g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.17µg 63%
Calcium 550mg 32mg 52%
Protein 25.6g 4.9g 41%
Phosphorus 346mg 94mg 36%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.712mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 5.71g 27%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.02mg 23%
Sodium 800mg 262mg 23%
Copper 0.025mg 0.211mg 21%
Vitamin A 261µg 82µg 20%
Carbs 1.55g 52.2g 17%
Iron 0.23mg 1.48mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.188mg 14%
Fats 31.14g 22.2g 14%
Cholesterol 116mg 87mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 11.181g 6%
Folate 6µg 26µg 5%
Selenium 14.5µg 12µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.847mg 4%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 133mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.18mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Calories 389kcal 412kcal 1%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.479mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 1.55g 52.2g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 538mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.207g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.