Brie vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Brie and Fontina?
- Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin B6, yet Fontina is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for Calcium is 37% higher.
- Brie has 11 times more Folate than Fontina. Brie has 65µg of Folate, while Fontina has 6µg.
- Brie contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Cheese, brie and Cheese, fontina types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +198.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -9.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.2% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~8.687g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 389kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 31.14g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 1.55g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 1.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 550mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 1.55g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 800mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A | 174µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 65µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 1.654g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0.959mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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