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Fontina vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fontina and Spread

  • Fontina has more Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Fontina covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 85% more than Spread.
  • Spread has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.

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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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Spread
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 755
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 755

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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Spread
Contains more Vitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.1%
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 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
Contains more Vitamin A +391.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +113.2%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +82.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +83.1%
Contains more Water +113.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Spread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Spread Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 0g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 17.1g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 0g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 158kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0g Spread
Calcium 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 0mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 12mg Fontina
Sodium 800mg 755mg Spread
Zinc 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 4489IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 1.7mg Spread
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 12.3µg Spread
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 0mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 2.22g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.6g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 3.98g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Spread
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
28%
Spread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
10%
Spread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
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

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.