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Fontina vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Salsa different?

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, while Salsa is higher in Iron.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 96% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and USDA Commodity, salsa types were 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.
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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +4483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.3%
Contains more Zinc +1958.8%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +321.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Copper +284%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +4483.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.3%
Contains more Zinc +1958.8%
Contains more Selenium +3525%
Contains more Iron +873.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +321.9%
Contains less Sodium -46.3%
Contains more Copper +284%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.5%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +1606.7%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Other +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +351.6%
Contains more Water +136.6%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1606.7%
Contains more Fats +15470%
Contains more Other +136.9%
Contains more Carbs +351.6%
Contains more Water +136.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54193.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1445.8%
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 Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 25.6g 1.5g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.2g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 7g Salsa
Calories 389kcal 36kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 550mg 12mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 346mg 30mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 800mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 3.5mg 0.17mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 0.4µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 550IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 28µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.03mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 6µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.016g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.107g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.167g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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

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.