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Tilsit cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tilsit cheese and Fontina

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Fontina is richer in Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Fontina. While Tilsit cheese has 0.359mg of Vitamin B2, Fontina has only 0.204mg.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit and Cheese, fontina.

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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 +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 64
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 10% 215% 6% 99% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.23
Equal in Magnesium - 14
Equal in Potassium - 64
Equal in Sodium - 800
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Equal in Copper - 0.025
Equal in Manganese - 0.014
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 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%
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% 16% 83% 4% 21% 15% 15% 263% 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 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 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 +21.3%
Contains more Water +13%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Contains more Fats +19.9%
Equal in Protein - 25.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.4%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.721 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +129.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilsit cheese Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 1.88g 1.55g Tilsit cheese
Protein 24.41g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 25.98g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 1.88g 1.55g Tilsit cheese
Calories 340kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g Tilsit cheese
Calcium 700mg 550mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.23mg
Magnesium 13mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 500mg 346mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 65mg 64mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 753mg 800mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 3.5mg
Copper 0.026mg 0.025mg Tilsit cheese
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1045IU 913IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A RAE 249µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.021mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.204mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.15mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 20µg 6µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.68µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.899mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.384mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.548mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 2.039mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.754mg 0.706mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.752mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.704mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 102mg 116mg Tilsit cheese
Saturated Fat 16.775g 19.196g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.136g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese 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
40%
Tilsit cheese
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.