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Fontina vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fontina and Pita

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, while Pita has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 95% more than Pita.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, fontina and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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.
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Pita
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Iron +508.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.7%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Iron +508.7%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Potassium +87.5%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +572%
Contains more Manganese +3335.7%

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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Pita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1328%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.397

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Fats +2495%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +99.5%
Contains more Carbs +3493.5%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Fats +2495%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +99.5%
Contains more Carbs +3493.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pita
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8173.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +209.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Pita Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 53.5g Pita
Protein 25.6g 9.1g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 1.2g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 55.7g Pita
Calories 389kcal 275kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Pita
Fiber 0g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 550mg 86mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1.4mg Pita
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Pita
Phosphorus 346mg 97mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 800mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 3.5mg 0.84mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.014mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.097mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.397mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.034mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 24µg Pita
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.105mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.257mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.349mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.634mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.219mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.16mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.446mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.394mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.195mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Pita
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.105g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.535g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina 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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.