Cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cheese and fontina different?
- Cheese is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, and folate; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for cheese is 25% higher.
- Cheese contains 5 times more folate than fontina. While cheese contains 27µg of folate, fontina contains only 6µg.
- Cheese has less cholesterol.
- Cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than fontina (27).
Cheese, cheddar 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 | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.3% |
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 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +109.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.9% |
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Fats
~31.14g
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Water
~37.92g
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Other
~3.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.4% |
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Saturated fat
~19.196g
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 28.5µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 1.68µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.204mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 550mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 346mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 261µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 800mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 25.6g | 5% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 31.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 14mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 1.654g | 2% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.083mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 19.196g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 8.687g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 3.5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 1.55g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.6µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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
35%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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