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Roquefort vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roquefort and Fontina different?

  • Roquefort is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus, however, Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 44% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 8 times more Folate than Fontina. While Roquefort contains 49µg of Folate, Fontina contains only 6µg.
  • Fontina has less Sodium.

Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, fontina are the varieties used 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 Calcium +20.4%
Contains more Iron +143.5%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +20.4%
Contains more Iron +143.5%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.2%
Contains more Copper +36%
Contains more Manganese +114.3%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
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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Contains more Vitamin A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 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 A +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Folate +716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +29%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roquefort Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 2g 1.55g Roquefort
Protein 21.54g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 30.64g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 2g 1.55g Roquefort
Calories 369kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 550mg Roquefort
Iron 0.56mg 0.23mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 14mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 346mg Roquefort
Potassium 91mg 64mg Roquefort
Sodium 1809mg 800mg Fontina
Zinc 2.08mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.034mg 0.025mg Roquefort
Manganese 0.03mg 0.014mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 913IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 261µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.021mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.204mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.15mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.429mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.083mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 6µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.965mg 0.935mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.114mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 1.848mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.558mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.614mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.602mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 90mg 116mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 19.196g Fontina
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roquefort Fontina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
39%
Roquefort
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.