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Fontina vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between fontina and wasabi

  • Fontina is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and zinc, while wasabi is higher in vitamin C, fiber, and manganese.
  • Fontina covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi has a higher glycemic index (41) than fontina (27).

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +329.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +116%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +332.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +392.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +787.5%
Contains more IronIron +347.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +520%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2692.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Wasabi
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4842.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1418.7%
Contains more WaterWater +82.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Wasabi DV% diff.
Saturated fat 19.196g 87%
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg 70%
Fats 31.14g 0.63g 47%
Vitamin C 0mg 41.9mg 47%
Protein 25.6g 4.8g 42%
Calcium 550mg 128mg 42%
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg 39%
Phosphorus 346mg 80mg 38%
Sodium 800mg 17mg 34%
Fiber 0g 7.8g 31%
Vitamin A 261µg 2µg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.687g 22%
Zinc 3.5mg 1.62mg 17%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.391mg 16%
Potassium 64mg 568mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.274mg 15%
Calories 389kcal 109kcal 14%
Copper 0.025mg 0.155mg 14%
Magnesium 14mg 69mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 11%
Iron 0.23mg 1.03mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.131mg 9%
Carbs 1.55g 23.54g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.114mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.203mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.743mg 4%
Folate 6µg 18µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Net carbs 1.55g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.959mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Wasabi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 783mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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.
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.