Zucchini vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and fontina?
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, yet fontina is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 96% more.
- The amount of sodium in zucchini is lower.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cheese, fontina 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +307.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1164.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3337.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +993.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +810.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7150% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +65.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2510% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +117% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +100.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2015.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +9631.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +564.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +78872.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1717.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 19.196g | 87% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.68µg | 70% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 550mg | 53% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 25.6g | 49% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 31.14g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 346mg | 44% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 800mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 3.5mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 261µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 14.5µg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 8.687g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 389kcal | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1.654g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.204mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.014mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.083mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.429mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 15.4mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 1.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 792mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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