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Fontina vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Roquefort different?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 44% higher.
  • Fontina contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Fontina contains 1.68µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort contains only 0.64µg.
  • Roquefort has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Cheese, roquefort 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 less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
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%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains less Sodium -55.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.3%
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%
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 B12 +162.5%
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%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +162.5%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Equal in Fats - 30.64
Equal in Water - 39.38

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
80%
Roquefort

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.