Mozzarella vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Fontina?
- Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
- Mozzarella has 2 times more Magnesium than Fontina. While Mozzarella has 26mg of Magnesium, Fontina has only 14mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.
We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
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Calcium
+32.9%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+48.4%
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Sodium
-98%
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Zinc
+11.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Calcium
+32.9%
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Magnesium
+85.7%
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Phosphorus
+51.4%
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Potassium
+48.4%
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Sodium
-98%
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Zinc
+11.8%
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+76.6%
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Vitamin E
+80%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+82.6%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+76.6%
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Vitamin E
+80%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+25%
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Vitamin B12
+82.6%
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Vitamin K
+44.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.083
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+100%
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Water
+31.6%
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Fats
+82.1%
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Other
+57.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
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Carbs
+100%
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Water
+31.6%
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Fats
+82.1%
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+57.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+225%
Saturated Fat:
10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.509 g
Saturated Fat:
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.654 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+79.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+225%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.1g | 1.55g |
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| Protein | 27.5g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 31.14g |
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| Carbs | 3.1g | 1.55g |
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| Calories | 280kcal | 389kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.23g | 1.55g |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 524mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 95mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 800mg |
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| Zinc | 3.13mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 15.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 517IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 137µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.083mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg |
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| Cholesterol | 54mg | 116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.867g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.844g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 1.654g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
23%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)