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Quince vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Quince and Fontina?

  • Quince is richer in Vitamin C, yet Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 96% higher.
  • Quince contains less Sodium.

We used Quinces, 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.
Quince
4
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Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1935.3%
Contains more Zinc +8650%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Potassium +207.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Calcium +4900%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +1935.3%
Contains more Zinc +8650%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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.
Quince
2
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10
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
2
:
Contains more Carbs +887.1%
Contains more Water +121%
Contains more Protein +6300%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Other +847.5%
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +887.1%
Contains more Water +121%
Contains more Protein +6300%
Contains more Fats +31040%
Contains more Other +847.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24030.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3208%
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24030.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3208%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 1.55g Quince
Protein 0.4g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.1g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 15.3g 1.55g Quince
Calories 57kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 0g Quince
Calcium 11mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.7mg 0.23mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 17mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 197mg 64mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 800mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.13mg 0.025mg Quince
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 40IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.15mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 3µg 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Quince
Saturated Fat 0.01g 19.196g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.