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Fontina vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between fontina and saffron?

  • Fontina is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium, yet saffron is higher in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in saffron is lower.
  • The glycemic index of fontina is lower.

We used Cheese, fontina and Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +395.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1785.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2593.8%
Contains more IronIron +4726.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1212%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +202814.3%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1116.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +432.3%
Contains more WaterWater +218.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4117.4%
Contains more OtherOther +43.8%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1924.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Saffron
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 Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.014mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.23mg 11.1mg 136%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Saturated fat 19.196g 1.586g 80%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 1.01mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Magnesium 14mg 264mg 60%
Potassium 64mg 1724mg 49%
Calcium 550mg 111mg 44%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Fats 31.14g 5.85g 39%
Copper 0.025mg 0.328mg 34%
Protein 25.6g 11.43g 28%
Sodium 800mg 148mg 28%
Vitamin A 261µg 27µg 26%
Folate 6µg 93µg 22%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.09mg 22%
Carbs 1.55g 65.37g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.429g 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Phosphorus 346mg 252mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.115mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.46mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.267mg 5%
Calories 389kcal 310kcal 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 2.067g 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 1.55g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.