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Whey vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Whey and Fontina

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Fontina.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 95% higher.
  • Fontina has 3 times less Potassium than Whey. Whey has 161mg of Potassium, while Fontina has 64mg.
  • Whey is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Whey, sweet, fluid 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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
8
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Potassium +151.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +1070.2%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.2%
Contains more Zinc +2592.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Whey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Fontina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Potassium +151.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Calcium +1070.2%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.2%
Contains more Zinc +2592.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%

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.
Whey
Whey
2
:
10
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7508.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Whey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +7508.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
2
:
3
Fontina
Fontina
Contains more Carbs +231.6%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Protein +2911.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +615.1%
Whey
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
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
Contains more Carbs +231.6%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Protein +2911.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +615.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Whey
Whey
1
:
2
Fontina
Fontina
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8587%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14936.4%
Whey
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Fontina
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8587%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14936.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Fontina
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Whey Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 1.55g Whey
Protein 0.85g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 0.36g 31.14g Fontina
Carbs 5.14g 1.55g Whey
Calories 27kcal 389kcal Fontina
Sugar 5.14g 1.55g Fontina
Calcium 47mg 550mg Fontina
Iron 0.06mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 8mg 14mg Fontina
Phosphorus 46mg 346mg Fontina
Potassium 161mg 64mg Whey
Sodium 54mg 800mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 3.5mg Fontina
Copper 0.004mg 0.025mg Fontina
Manganese 0.001mg 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 1.9µg 14.5µg Fontina
Vitamin A 12IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.021mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.204mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.383mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 1µg 6µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.361mg Fontina
Threonine 0.054mg 0.935mg Fontina
Isoleucine 0.047mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 0.078mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 0.068mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.016mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 0.046mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.016mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 2mg 116mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 19.196g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 1.654g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Fontina
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
9%
Whey
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.