Roquefort vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are roquefort and fontina different?
- Roquefort is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B5, calcium, folate, and phosphorus; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for roquefort is 44% higher.
- Roquefort contains 8 times more folate than fontina. While roquefort contains 49µg of folate, fontina contains only 6µg.
- Fontina has less sodium.
Cheese, roquefort and Cheese, fontina are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +389.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~31.14g
~equal in
Water
~37.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.3% |
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Saturated fat
~19.196g
~equal in
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1809mg | 800mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.64µg | 1.68µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.586mg | 0.204mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.731mg | 0.429mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.08mg | 3.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 662mg | 550mg | 11% |
| Folate | 49µg | 6µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Protein | 21.54g | 25.6g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 346mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.734mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 294µg | 261µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124mg | 0.083mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.32g | 1.654g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.474g | 8.687g | 1% |
| Calories | 369kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.034mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Fats | 30.64g | 31.14g | 1% |
| Carbs | 2g | 1.55g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 19.263g | 19.196g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.303mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.217mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.114mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.848mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.558mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.023mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.614mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.602mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
39%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.