Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Fontina
- Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Fontina has more Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Parmigiano-Reggiano is 56% higher.
- Fontina has 10 times less Copper than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of Copper, while Fontina has 0.025mg.
- Fontina is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
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Calcium
+101.6%
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Iron
+291.3%
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Magnesium
+171.4%
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Phosphorus
+110.7%
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Potassium
+95.3%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Copper
+852%
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Manganese
+507.1%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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Sodium
-47.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
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Calcium
+101.6%
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Iron
+291.3%
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Magnesium
+171.4%
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Phosphorus
+110.7%
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Potassium
+95.3%
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Zinc
+10.6%
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Copper
+852%
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Manganese
+507.1%
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Selenium
+22.1%
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Sodium
-47.7%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
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 B1
+38.1%
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Vitamin B2
+138.2%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+34.5%
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Vitamin A
+50.9%
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Vitamin E
+58.8%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B5
+32%
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Vitamin B6
+69.4%
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Vitamin K
+52.9%
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Vitamin B1
+38.1%
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Vitamin B2
+138.2%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+34.5%
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Vitamin A
+50.9%
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Vitamin E
+58.8%
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Vitamin D
+50%
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Vitamin B3
+31.6%
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Vitamin B5
+32%
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Vitamin B6
+69.4%
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Vitamin K
+52.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+33.4%
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+111.9%
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Protein
+28%
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Fats
+55.7%
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Carbs
+13.1%
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20 g
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20 g
Carbs:
1.37 g
Water:
50.6 g
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8.03 g
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
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3.79 g
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Water
+33.4%
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+111.9%
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Protein
+28%
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Fats
+55.7%
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Carbs
+13.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-30.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+258%
Saturated Fat:
13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.462 g
Saturated Fat:
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.654 g
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Saturated Fat
-30.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+42.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+258%
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 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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.37g | 1.55g |
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| Protein | 20g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 20g | 31.14g |
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| Carbs | 1.37g | 1.55g |
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| Calories | 265kcal | 389kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g |
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| Calcium | 1109mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 0.9mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 729mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 125mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 1529mg | 800mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.238mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 17.7µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 605IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 160µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 15IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.486mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.114mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.325mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.083mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.26µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.24mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 1.519mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.2mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 2.983mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 2.459mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.369mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.604mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 1.498mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 0.752mg | 0.959mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 116mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 13.317g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.098g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.462g | 1.654g |
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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
42%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 729mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.