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Nori vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Nori and Fontina?

  • Nori is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Folate, and Copper, yet Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% higher.
  • Nori contains less Sodium.

We used Seaweed, laver, raw and Cheese, fontina types in this comparison.

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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.
Nori
Nori
5
:
5
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Iron +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +456.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +956%
Contains more Manganese +6957.1%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%
Nori
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 68% 2% 25% 32% 7% 29% 88% 129% 4%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +682.6%
Contains more Potassium +456.3%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Copper +956%
Contains more Manganese +6957.1%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +496.6%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +1971.4%

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.
Nori
Nori
10
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin A +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Folate +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Nori
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 313% 20% 0% 130% 25% 103% 28% 32% 37% 110% 0% 10%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +469.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.6%
Contains more Folate +2333.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
2
:
3
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Carbs +229.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Contains more Protein +340.6%
Contains more Fats +11021.4%
Equal in Other - 3.79
Nori
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
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
Contains more Carbs +229.7%
Contains more Water +124.2%
Contains more Protein +340.6%
Contains more Fats +11021.4%
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nori
Nori
1
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34648%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1403.6%
Nori
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.11 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34648%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1403.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nori Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 4.81g 1.55g Nori
Protein 5.81g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.28g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 5.11g 1.55g Nori
Calories 35kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 0.49g 1.55g Nori
Fiber 0.3g 0g Nori
Calcium 70mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 1.8mg 0.23mg Nori
Magnesium 2mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 58mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 356mg 64mg Nori
Sodium 48mg 800mg Nori
Zinc 1.05mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.264mg 0.025mg Nori
Manganese 0.988mg 0.014mg Nori
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 5202IU 913IU Nori
Vitamin A RAE 260µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 1mg 0.27mg Nori
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 39mg 0mg Nori
Vitamin B1 0.098mg 0.021mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.446mg 0.204mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.47mg 0.15mg Nori
Vitamin B5 0.521mg 0.429mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.159mg 0.083mg Nori
Folate 146µg 6µg Nori
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 4µg 2.6µg Nori
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.232mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.259mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.501mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.222mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.145mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.273mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.402mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.14mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Nori
Saturated Fat 0.061g 19.196g Nori
Omega-3 - EPA 0.08g 0g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.11g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nori 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
67%
Nori
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Nori
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Nori
Nori is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori
Nori 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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.