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Fontina vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fontina and Mozzarella?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
  • Fontina has 50 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. While Fontina has 800mg of Sodium, Mozzarella has only 16mg.

We used Cheese, fontina and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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.
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Iron - 0.25
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Equal in Selenium - 15.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Magnesium +85.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Equal in Iron - 0.25
Equal in Copper - 0.027
Equal in Selenium - 15.7

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 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +50%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.5
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Equal in Protein - 27.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 3.1g Mozzarella
Protein 25.6g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 31.14g 17.1g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 3.1g Mozzarella
Calories 389kcal 280kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 1.23g Mozzarella
Calcium 550mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.23mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Magnesium 14mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 346mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 64mg 95mg Mozzarella
Sodium 800mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.5mg 3.13mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.027mg Mozzarella
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 913IU 517IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 137µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 13IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.3µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.02mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.12mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.08mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 9µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.92µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.8µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 54mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 19.196g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 4.844g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.509g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Mozzarella
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
33%
Fontina
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.