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Fontina vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fontina and Tomato paste?

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Tomato paste is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 95% higher.
  • Tomato paste contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, fontina and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added types in this comparison.

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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 +1427.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.9%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.6%
Contains more Iron +1195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +1484.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +1360%
Contains more Manganese +2057.1%
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% 112% 30% 36% 90% 8% 18% 122% 40% 29%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +316.9%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Selenium +173.6%
Contains more Iron +1195.7%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +1484.4%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Copper +1360%
Contains more Manganese +2057.1%

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin E +1492.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1950.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +338.5%
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 92% 86% 0% 73% 15% 36% 58% 9% 50% 9% 0% 29%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +67%
Contains more Vitamin E +1492.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1950.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +338.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +492.6%
Contains more Fats +6525.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +1120%
Contains more Water +93.8%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
4% 19% 74% 3%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 0.47 g
Carbs: 18.91 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Protein +492.6%
Contains more Fats +6525.5%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Carbs +1120%
Contains more Water +93.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12865.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
31% 20% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12865.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Tomato paste Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 14.81g Tomato paste
Protein 25.6g 4.32g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.47g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 18.91g Tomato paste
Calories 389kcal 82kcal Fontina
Starch 0.22g Tomato paste
Fructose 5.85g Tomato paste
Sugar 1.55g 12.18g Fontina
Fiber 0g 4.1g Tomato paste
Calcium 550mg 36mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 2.98mg Tomato paste
Magnesium 14mg 42mg Tomato paste
Phosphorus 346mg 83mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 1014mg Tomato paste
Sodium 800mg 59mg Tomato paste
Zinc 3.5mg 0.63mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.365mg Tomato paste
Manganese 0.014mg 0.302mg Tomato paste
Selenium 14.5µg 5.3µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 1525IU Tomato paste
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 76µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 4.3mg Tomato paste
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 21.9mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.06mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.153mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 3.076mg Tomato paste
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.142mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.216mg Tomato paste
Folate 6µg 12µg Tomato paste
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 11.4µg Tomato paste
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.031mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.133mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.089mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.124mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.134mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.027mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.13mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.088mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.071mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Tomato paste
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.1g Tomato paste
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.067g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.16g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Tomato paste
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
38%
Tomato paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
49%
Tomato paste

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato paste
Tomato paste is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Tomato paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170459/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.