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Cottage cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cottage cheese and Fontina

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Cottage cheese.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 87% more.
  • Cottage cheese contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd 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.
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Calcium +562.7%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 3% 6% 69% 10% 48% 11% 10% 1% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +62.5%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +16%
Contains more Calcium +562.7%
Contains more Iron +228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.6%
Contains more Zinc +775%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +49.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +552.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 2% 3% 0% 7% 38% 2% 34% 11% 9% 54% 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 B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +552.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +118.1%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Fats +624.2%
Contains more Other +168.8%
11% 4% 3% 80%
Protein: 11.12 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 3.38 g
Water: 79.79 g
Other: 1.41 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 +118.1%
Contains more Water +110.4%
Contains more Protein +130.2%
Contains more Fats +624.2%
Contains more Other +168.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1016.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1244.7%
66% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.123 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1016.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1244.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cottage cheese Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 3.38g 1.55g Cottage cheese
Protein 11.12g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 4.3g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 3.38g 1.55g Cottage cheese
Calories 98kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 2.67g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 83mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.07mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 159mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 104mg 64mg Cottage cheese
Sodium 364mg 800mg Cottage cheese
Zinc 0.4mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.029mg 0.025mg Cottage cheese
Manganese 0.002mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 9.7µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 140IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 37µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 3IU 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.021mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.099mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.557mg 0.429mg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 12µg 6µg Cottage cheese
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.147mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.5mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.591mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.116mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.934mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.269mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.577mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.748mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.326mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 17mg 116mg Cottage cheese
Saturated Fat 1.718g 19.196g Cottage cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0.778g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.123g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cottage cheese 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
14%
Cottage cheese
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Cottage cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 436mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.478g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Cottage cheese
Cottage cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Cottage cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172179/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.