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Fontina vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Vermicelli

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Vermicelli has more Copper, Choline, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Vermicelli is 210% higher.
  • Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 +900%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1630%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +687%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +7564%
Contains more Selenium +86.2%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +1630%
Contains more Potassium +2033.3%
Contains more Iron +687%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +7564%
Contains more Selenium +86.2%

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 +2367.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +2367.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25500%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Water +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +5211%
Contains more Other +47.2%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +25500%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Water +218.7%
Contains more Carbs +5211%
Contains more Other +47.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66723.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3934.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66723.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3934.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 25.6g 0.1g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.1g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 389kcal 331kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 17.44g Fontina
Fiber 0g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 550mg 55mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 1.81mg Vermicelli
Magnesium 14mg 2mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 20mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 3mg Fontina
Sodium 800mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 3.5mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.025mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 27µg Vermicelli
Vitamin A 913IU 37IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 2µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 3.8µg Vermicelli
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 Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.014g Vermicelli
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.013g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.041g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fontina Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.182g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.