Fontina vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fontina and sockeye salmon?
- Fontina is richer in calcium and zinc, yet sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin D, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Sockeye salmon's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 116% higher.
- Fontina has 50 times more calcium than sockeye salmon. Fontina has 550mg of calcium, while sockeye salmon has 11mg.
- Sockeye salmon contains less saturated fat.
- Sockeye salmon has a lower glycemic index than fontina.
We used Cheese, fontina and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +536.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +581.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +204% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2683.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +647.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +6648.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +197% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +896.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +166.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +631.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +459.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +511.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +77.6% |
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Protein
~26.48g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.327 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +366% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 4.47µg | 116% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 0.969g | 83% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 670IU | 81% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 16.7µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 10.123mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.827mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 11mg | 54% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 5.57g | 39% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 35.5µg | 38% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 92mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.55mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 58µg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 61mg | 18% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 112.6mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 1.864g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.274mg | 17% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 156kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 436mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 305mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.99mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.246mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.327g | 2% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 26.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.299g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.093g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
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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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 708mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $9.5)
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.