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Fontina vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fontina and Toffee

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, while Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 65% more than Toffee.
  • Fontina contains 29 times more Zinc than Toffee. While Fontina contains 3.5mg of Zinc, Toffee contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Toffee is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, fontina and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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.
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Toffee
Contains more Calcium +1517.6%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +981.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1517.6%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +981.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +2816.7%
Contains more Copper +733.3%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%

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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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +822.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +822.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1427.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Toffee
Contains more Protein +2292.5%
Contains more Water +6794.5%
Contains more Other +316.5%
Contains more Carbs +4075.5%
Equal in Fats - 32.75
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +2292.5%
Contains more Water +6794.5%
Contains more Other +316.5%
Contains more Carbs +4075.5%
Equal in Fats - 32.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Toffee
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.565
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 20.565
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 25.6g 1.07g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 1.55g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 389kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 1.55g 63.47g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 34mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.03mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 4mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 32mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 51mg Fontina
Sodium 800mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 3.5mg 0.12mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.003mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.008mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.068mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.029mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.134mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.009mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 2µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.11µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.8µg Toffee
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 104mg Toffee
Trans Fat 0.674g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 20.565g Fontina
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 1.222g Fontina
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Toffee
Toffee is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.369g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.