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Fontina vs. Watercress — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Watercress

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Watercress is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Watercress's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 206% higher.
  • Watercress has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Watercress, 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.
Contains more Calcium +358.3%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.7%
Contains more Zinc +3081.8%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +415.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%
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 36% 8% 15% 26% 30% 6% 3% 26% 32% 5%
Contains more Calcium +358.3%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +476.7%
Contains more Zinc +3081.8%
Contains more Selenium +1511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +415.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Copper +208%
Contains more Manganese +1642.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +9515.4%
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 192% 20% 0% 144% 23% 28% 4% 19% 30% 7% 0% 625%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +249.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +9515.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1013%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +1013%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +150.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4625.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
39% 11% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4625.7%
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 Watercress
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Watercress Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0.79g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 2.3g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.1g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 1.29g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 11kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0.2g Watercress
Fiber 0g 0.5g Watercress
Calcium 550mg 120mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.2mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Watercress
Phosphorus 346mg 60mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 330mg Watercress
Sodium 800mg 41mg Watercress
Zinc 3.5mg 0.11mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.077mg Watercress
Manganese 0.014mg 0.244mg Watercress
Selenium 14.5µg 0.9µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 3191IU Watercress
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 160µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1mg Watercress
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 43mg Watercress
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.09mg Watercress
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.12mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.2mg Watercress
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.31mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.129mg Watercress
Folate 6µg 9µg Watercress
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 250µg Watercress
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.03mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.133mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.093mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.166mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.134mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.02mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.114mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.137mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.04mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Watercress
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.027g Watercress
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.008g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.035g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Watercress
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
91%
Watercress
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
18%
Watercress

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 759mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.169g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watercress
Watercress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.