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Fontina vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fontina and short ribs different?

  • Fontina is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B3, zinc, choline, and selenium.
  • Fontina covers your daily need for calcium, 54% more than short ribs.
  • Short ribs are lower in sodium.
  • Fontina has a higher glycemic index (27) than short ribs (0).

Cheese, fontina and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4483.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250%
Contains more IronIron +904.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +296%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1534.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.29mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +419.2%
Contains more FatsFats +34.8%
~equal in Water ~35.72g

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.8g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.53g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Short ribs DV% diff.
Calcium 550mg 12mg 54%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.62µg 39%
Sodium 800mg 50mg 33%
Vitamin A 261µg 0µg 29%
Iron 0.23mg 2.31mg 26%
Phosphorus 346mg 162mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 18.88g 25%
Fats 31.14g 41.98g 17%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 2.452mg 14%
Zinc 3.5mg 4.88mg 13%
Choline 15.4mg 82.2mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 20.8µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.22mg 11%
Protein 25.6g 21.57g 8%
Copper 0.025mg 0.099mg 8%
Cholesterol 116mg 94mg 7%
Saturated fat 19.196g 17.8g 6%
Potassium 64mg 224mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.252mg 4%
Calories 389kcal 471kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 23IU 27IU 1%
Carbs 1.55g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 1.53g 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 0g N/A
Magnesium 14mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.55g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.29mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.4µg 0%
Folate 6µg 5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.