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Fontina vs. Tagliatelle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between fontina and tagliatelle

  • Fontina has more vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, while tagliatelle has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and copper.
  • Fontina covers your daily need for saturated fat, 94% more than tagliatelle.
  • Fontina contains 37 times more calcium than tagliatelle. While fontina contains 550mg of calcium, tagliatelle contains only 15mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in tagliatelle is lower.
  • Fontina has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fontina is 27, while the glycemic index of tagliatelle is 46.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, fontina and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased.

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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 33% 4.5% 16% 126% 76% 33% 70% 3.4% 71% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.7%
Contains more IronIron +1356.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +812%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3807.1%

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.
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% 4.7% 0% 0% 176% 101% 63% 32% 21% 39% 0% 132% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1764.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +441.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more FolateFolate +2833.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 2% 55% 31%
Protein: 11.31 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 54.73 g
Water: 31 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1253.9%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +474.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3431%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.271 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.942 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3105.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Tagliatelle
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 Tagliatelle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 0.328g 86%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.705mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.31µg 57%
Calcium 550mg 15mg 54%
Fats 31.14g 2.3g 44%
Folate 6µg 176µg 43%
Iron 0.23mg 3.35mg 39%
Sodium 800mg 26mg 34%
Protein 25.6g 11.31g 29%
Vitamin A 261µg 14µg 27%
Phosphorus 346mg 163mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Copper 0.025mg 0.228mg 23%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.547mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 0.271g 21%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.22mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 3.35mg 20%
Carbs 1.55g 54.73g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.439mg 18%
Cholesterol 116mg 73mg 14%
Magnesium 14mg 46mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.942g 5%
Calories 389kcal 288kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 64mg 179mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.535mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.093mg 1%
Net carbs 1.55g 54.73g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.143mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0.763mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0.214mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.542mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0.226mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Tagliatelle
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
44%
Tagliatelle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
43%
Tagliatelle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tagliatelle
Tagliatelle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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. Tagliatelle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169727/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.