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Fontina vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fontina and Zucchini?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Zucchini is lower.

We used Cheese, fontina and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this article.

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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.
Fontina
Fontina
4
:
6
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +3337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +810.5%
Contains more Zinc +993.8%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +307.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +112%
Contains more Manganese +1164.3%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +3337.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +810.5%
Contains more Zinc +993.8%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
Contains more Iron +60.9%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +307.8%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +112%
Contains more Manganese +1164.3%

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.
Fontina
Fontina
6
:
6
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin A +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%
Fontina
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%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +356.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +65.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
3
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +2015.7%
Contains more Fats +9631.3%
Contains more Other +564.9%
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Water +150%
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +2015.7%
Contains more Fats +9631.3%
Contains more Other +564.9%
Contains more Carbs +100.6%
Contains more Water +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
2
:
1
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78872.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1717.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 25.6g 1.21g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.32g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 3.11g Zucchini
Calories 389kcal 17kcal Fontina
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 1.55g 2.5g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1g Zucchini
Calcium 550mg 16mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Magnesium 14mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 346mg 38mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 800mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 3.5mg 0.32mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.053mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.014mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 14.5µg 0.2µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 200IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 10µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.12mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.094mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 6µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.01mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.029mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.044mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.071mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.067mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.018mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.043mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.054mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.026mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.084g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.011g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.091g Fontina
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Zucchini
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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.