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Fontina vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fontina and skipjack tuna

  • Fontina is richer in calcium and zinc, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 116% more than fontina.
  • Fontina has 46 times more saturated fat than skipjack tuna. Fontina has 19.196g of saturated fat, while skipjack tuna has 0.42g.
  • Fontina has a higher glycemic index (27) than skipjack tuna (0).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1386.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +715.6%
Contains more IronIron +595.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222.8%

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1350%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12404%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1081.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +2314%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.2%
Contains more WaterWater +64.2%
Contains more OtherOther +116.9%

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% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3474.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +310.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Skipjack tuna
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 Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 18.756mg 116%
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.42g 85%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.981mg 69%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.8µg 59%
Calcium 550mg 37mg 51%
Fats 31.14g 1.29g 46%
Sodium 800mg 47mg 33%
Vitamin A 261µg 18µg 27%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.05mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.243g 21%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.19µg 21%
Cholesterol 116mg 60mg 19%
Iron 0.23mg 1.6mg 17%
Potassium 64mg 522mg 13%
Calories 389kcal 132kcal 13%
Copper 0.025mg 0.11mg 9%
Phosphorus 346mg 285mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.403g 8%
Magnesium 14mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.122mg 6%
Protein 25.6g 28.21g 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.485mg 1%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 1.55g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Manganese 0.014mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 753mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.776g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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.
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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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.