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Fontina vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Chili pepper different?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Chili pepper is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Chili pepper is 160% higher.
  • Chili pepper has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.7%
Contains more Zinc +1246.2%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +347.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +403.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +416%
Contains more Manganese +1235.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Contains more Calcium +3828.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +704.7%
Contains more Zinc +1246.2%
Contains more Selenium +2800%
Contains more Iron +347.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Potassium +403.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +416%
Contains more Manganese +1235.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.6%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 952
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +509.6%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +438.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 952

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1269%
Contains more Fats +6977.3%
Contains more Other +340.7%
Contains more Carbs +468.4%
Contains more Water +132.1%
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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more Protein +1269%
Contains more Fats +6977.3%
Contains more Other +340.7%
Contains more Carbs +468.4%
Contains more Water +132.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36095.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36095.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +592.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Chili pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 7.31g Chili pepper
Protein 25.6g 1.87g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.44g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 8.81g Chili pepper
Calories 389kcal 40kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 5.3g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chili pepper
Calcium 550mg 14mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1.03mg Chili pepper
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 346mg 43mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 322mg Chili pepper
Sodium 800mg 9mg Chili pepper
Zinc 3.5mg 0.26mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.129mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.014mg 0.187mg Chili pepper
Selenium 14.5µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 952IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 48µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.69mg Chili pepper
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 143.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.072mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.086mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.244mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.201mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.506mg Chili pepper
Folate 6µg 23µg Chili pepper
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 14µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.026mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.074mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.065mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.105mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.089mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.024mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.062mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.084mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.041mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.042g Chili pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.024g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.239g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Chili pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
66%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.154g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.