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Fontina vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fontina and Turmeric

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, and Calcium, while Turmeric has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 860% more than Fontina.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turmeric is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, fontina and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 +227.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +23813%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Potassium +3150%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +5100%
Contains more Manganese +141328.6%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains more Calcium +227.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.9%
Contains more Iron +23813%
Contains more Magnesium +1385.7%
Contains more Potassium +3150%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Copper +5100%
Contains more Manganese +141328.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1540.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%
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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1540.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +415.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164.5%
Contains more Fats +858.2%
Contains more Water +195.1%
Contains more Carbs +4231.6%
Contains more Other +86.8%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Protein +164.5%
Contains more Fats +858.2%
Contains more Water +195.1%
Contains more Carbs +4231.6%
Contains more Other +86.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.8%
Contains less Saturated 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 Turmeric
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 25.6g 9.68g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 3.25g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 389kcal 312kcal Fontina
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 1.55g 3.21g Fontina
Fiber 0g 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 550mg 168mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 14mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 346mg 299mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 800mg 27mg Turmeric
Zinc 3.5mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.025mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.014mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 6µg 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.17mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.33mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.47mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.81mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.38mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.14mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.53mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.66mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.15mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 1.838g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.449g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.756g Fontina
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 773mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.358g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.