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Fontina vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fontina and peppermint

  • Fontina has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus; however, peppermint has more vitamin A, iron, manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for fontina is 95% higher.
  • Peppermint is lower in cholesterol.
  • Peppermint has a higher glycemic index than fontina.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +215.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +374%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +789.1%
Contains more IronIron +2108.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1216%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8300%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1037.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +582.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3212.8%
Contains more OtherOther +114.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +860.6%
Contains more WaterWater +107.4%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26224.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Peppermint
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 Peppermint DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.246g 86%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Iron 0.23mg 5.08mg 61%
Manganese 0.014mg 1.176mg 51%
Fats 31.14g 0.94g 46%
Protein 25.6g 3.75g 44%
Phosphorus 346mg 73mg 39%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Copper 0.025mg 0.329mg 34%
Sodium 800mg 31mg 33%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Calcium 550mg 243mg 31%
Folate 6µg 114µg 27%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.033g 22%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.11mg 22%
Calories 389kcal 70kcal 16%
Magnesium 14mg 80mg 16%
Potassium 64mg 569mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.706mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.508g 8%
Vitamin A 261µg 212µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.266mg 5%
Carbs 1.55g 14.89g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.129mg 4%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.338mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Net carbs 1.55g 6.89g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 769mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppermint
Peppermint is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.