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Fontina vs. Tarragon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Tarragon

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Tarragon is richer in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Magnesium, Copper, and Folate.
  • Tarragon's daily need coverage for Iron is 401% higher.
  • Tarragon has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Spices, tarragon, dried.

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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 Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +13943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Potassium +4618.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +2608%
Contains more Manganese +56807.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313
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 342% 1212% 248% 135% 267% 9% 107% 226% 1040% 24%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +229.5%
Contains more Calcium +107.1%
Contains more Iron +13943.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2378.6%
Contains more Potassium +4618.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Copper +2608%
Contains more Manganese +56807.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 313

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2803.6%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%
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 252% 0% 0% 167% 63% 309% 168% 0% 557% 206% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1095.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2803.6%
Contains more Folate +4466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Fats +330.1%
Contains more Water +389.9%
Contains more Carbs +3140%
Contains more Other +217.4%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
23% 7% 50% 8% 12%
Protein: 22.77 g
Fats: 7.24 g
Carbs: 50.22 g
Water: 7.74 g
Other: 12.03 g
Contains more Protein +12.4%
Contains more Fats +330.1%
Contains more Water +389.9%
Contains more Carbs +3140%
Contains more Other +217.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1732.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
31% 8% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.881 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.698 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1732.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +123.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Tarragon Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 42.82g Tarragon
Protein 25.6g 22.77g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 7.24g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 50.22g Tarragon
Calories 389kcal 295kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Tarragon
Fiber 0g 7.4g Tarragon
Calcium 550mg 1139mg Tarragon
Iron 0.23mg 32.3mg Tarragon
Magnesium 14mg 347mg Tarragon
Phosphorus 346mg 313mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 3020mg Tarragon
Sodium 800mg 62mg Tarragon
Zinc 3.5mg 3.9mg Tarragon
Copper 0.025mg 0.677mg Tarragon
Manganese 0.014mg 7.967mg Tarragon
Selenium 14.5µg 4.4µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 4200IU Tarragon
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 210µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 50mg Tarragon
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.251mg Tarragon
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 1.339mg Tarragon
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 8.95mg Tarragon
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 2.41mg Tarragon
Folate 6µg 274µg Tarragon
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Tarragon
Saturated Fat 19.196g 1.881g Tarragon
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.474g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 3.698g Tarragon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Tarragon
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
143%
Tarragon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
360%
Tarragon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tarragon
Tarragon contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.315g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tarragon
Tarragon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tarragon
Tarragon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Tarragon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170937/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.