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Fontina vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Spaghetti

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Spaghetti is richer in Selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Spaghetti has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 Calcium +7757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +586.3%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +7757.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Potassium +45.5%
Contains more Zinc +586.3%
Contains more Iron +117.4%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Selenium +82.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +341.4%
Contains more Fats +3248.4%
Contains more Other +1253.6%
Contains more Carbs +1891%
Contains more Water +63.8%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +341.4%
Contains more Fats +3248.4%
Contains more Other +1253.6%
Contains more Carbs +1891%
Contains more Water +63.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6531.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +407.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Spaghetti
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 25.6g 5.8g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.93g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 389kcal 158kcal Fontina
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 1.55g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 550mg 7mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 346mg 58mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 44mg Fontina
Sodium 800mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 3.5mg 0.51mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.014mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 14.5µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.06mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.02mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.02mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.4mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.112mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.049mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.083mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.206mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.228mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.44mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.133mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.065mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.297mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.262mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.132mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.131g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.326g Fontina
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fontina Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 799mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.