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Fontina vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between fontina and star anise

  • Fontina has more vitamin B12; however, star anise is richer in iron, manganese, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 459% more.
  • Star anise contains less cholesterol.
  • Star anise has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of star anise is 89, while the glycemic index of fontina is 27.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, fontina and Spices, anise seed.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2151.6%
Contains more IronIron +15969.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3540%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16328.6%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1531.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1519%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1940%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +683.1%
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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.5%
Contains more FatsFats +95.8%
Contains more WaterWater +297.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3127.1%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.23mg 36.96mg 459%
Manganese 0.014mg 2.3mg 99%
Copper 0.025mg 0.91mg 98%
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.586g 85%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.65mg 44%
Potassium 64mg 1441mg 41%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Magnesium 14mg 170mg 37%
Sodium 800mg 16mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.34mg 27%
Vitamin A 261µg 16µg 27%
Fats 31.14g 15.9g 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 3.06mg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Zinc 3.5mg 5.3mg 16%
Protein 25.6g 17.6g 16%
Carbs 1.55g 50.02g 16%
Phosphorus 346mg 440mg 13%
Calcium 550mg 646mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 3.15g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.29mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.797mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 9.78g 3%
Calories 389kcal 337kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.61g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.