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Fontina vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Buttermilk different?

  • Fontina is higher than Buttermilk in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Fontina covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 93% more than Buttermilk.
  • Fontina contains 29 times more Cholesterol than Buttermilk. Fontina contains 116mg of Cholesterol, while Buttermilk contains 4mg.
  • Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, fontina and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat types were 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.
Fontina
Fontina
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Calcium +374.1%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.8%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +374.1%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.8%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +127.3%
Contains more Manganese +600%
Contains more Selenium +625%
Contains more Potassium +135.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%

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.
Fontina
Fontina
10
:
2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin A +1842.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%
Fontina
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%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +1842.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +440%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.1%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +663.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
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2
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Protein +673.4%
Contains more Fats +3438.6%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +209%
Contains more Water +137.7%
Fontina
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Protein +673.4%
Contains more Fats +3438.6%
Contains more Other +325.8%
Contains more Carbs +209%
Contains more Water +137.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fontina
Fontina
2
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1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3320.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4912.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Buttermilk
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3320.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4912.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 25.6g 3.31g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.88g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 4.79g Buttermilk
Calories 389kcal 40kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 4.79g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 116mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.05mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 11mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 89mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 151mg Buttermilk
Sodium 800mg 190mg Buttermilk
Zinc 3.5mg 0.42mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.011mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.002mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 47IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 14µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.05mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 1IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.154mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.058mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.275mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.034mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 5µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.22µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.042mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.141mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.171mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.313mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.277mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.087mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.171mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.217mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.1mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 4mg Buttermilk
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.548g Buttermilk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.254g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.033g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Buttermilk
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
33%
Fontina
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 610mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.648g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk 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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.