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Mozzarella vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mozzarella and Fontina?

  • Mozzarella is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, yet Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 42% more.
  • Mozzarella has 2 times more Magnesium than Fontina. While Mozzarella has 26mg of Magnesium, Fontina has only 14mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mozzarella is lower.

We used Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, fontina types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.025mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 5.4% 18% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.021mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.083mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 CarbsCarbs +100%
Contains more WaterWater +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +82.1%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%
~equal in Protein ~25.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Fontina Opinion
Calories 280kcal 389kcal Fontina
Protein 27.5g 25.6g Mozzarella
Fats 17.1g 31.14g Fontina
Net carbs 3.1g 1.55g Mozzarella
Carbs 3.1g 1.55g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 54mg 116mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 13IU 23IU Fontina
Magnesium 26mg 14mg Mozzarella
Calcium 731mg 550mg Mozzarella
Potassium 95mg 64mg Mozzarella
Iron 0.25mg 0.23mg Mozzarella
Sugar 1.23g 1.55g Mozzarella
Copper 0.027mg 0.025mg Mozzarella
Zinc 3.13mg 3.5mg Fontina
Phosphorus 524mg 346mg Mozzarella
Sodium 16mg 800mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 517IU 913IU Fontina
Vitamin A 137µg 261µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.6µg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg Fontina
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.021mg Fontina
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.204mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.083mg Fontina
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.6µg Fontina
Folate 9µg 6µg Mozzarella
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g 19.196g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g 8.687g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 1.654g Fontina
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella Fontina
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Mozzarella
31%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 784mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.329g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.