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Miso vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Miso and Fontina

  • Miso has more Copper, Manganese, and Iron, however, Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Miso's daily need coverage for Sodium is 127% more.
  • Miso contains 61 times more Manganese than Fontina. Miso contains 0.859mg of Manganese, while Fontina contains 0.014mg.
  • Fontina contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Miso and Cheese, fontina.

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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.
Miso
5
:
Contains more Iron +982.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Copper +1580%
Contains more Manganese +6035.7%
Contains more Calcium +864.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 35% 69% 19% 487% 70% 140% 113% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +982.6%
Contains more Magnesium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +228.1%
Contains more Copper +1580%
Contains more Manganese +6035.7%
Contains more Calcium +864.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.5%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%

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.
Miso
6
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1026.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 0% 25% 54% 17% 21% 46% 15% 10% 74%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +504%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1026.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +949.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +2600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
3
:
Contains more Carbs +1536.8%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Protein +100.2%
Contains more Fats +418.1%
13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more Carbs +1536.8%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +238%
Contains more Protein +100.2%
Contains more Fats +418.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Miso
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +677%
20% 22% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.884 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +74.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +677%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Miso Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 19.97g 1.55g Miso
Protein 12.79g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 6.01g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 25.37g 1.55g Miso
Calories 198kcal 389kcal Fontina
Fructose 6g Miso
Sugar 6.2g 1.55g Fontina
Fiber 5.4g 0g Miso
Calcium 57mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 2.49mg 0.23mg Miso
Magnesium 48mg 14mg Miso
Phosphorus 159mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 210mg 64mg Miso
Sodium 3728mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 2.56mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.42mg 0.025mg Miso
Manganese 0.859mg 0.014mg Miso
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 87IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.021mg Miso
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.204mg Miso
Vitamin B3 0.906mg 0.15mg Miso
Vitamin B5 0.337mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.199mg 0.083mg Miso
Folate 19µg 6µg Miso
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 29.3µg 2.6µg Miso
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.479mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.508mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.82mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.478mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.129mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.547mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.243mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Miso
Saturated Fat 1.025g 19.196g Miso
Monounsaturated Fat 1.118g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 1.654g Miso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Miso Fontina
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
22%
Miso
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Miso
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Miso
Miso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Miso
Miso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.171g)
Which food is cheaper?
Miso
Miso is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 2928mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/nutrients
  2. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.