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Cheddar Cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Fontina different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, however, Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 5 times more Folate than Fontina. While Cheddar Cheese contains 27µg of Folate, Fontina contains only 6µg.
  • Cheddar Cheese has less Cholesterol.

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 Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +29.1%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.5%
Contains more Potassium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
Equal in Zinc - 3.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +36%
Contains more Vitamin E +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +36%
Contains more Vitamin E +163%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.8%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.429
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +99.4%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Carbs +99.4%
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Water - 37.92
Equal in Other - 3.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Fontina Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 1.55g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 25.6g Fontina
Fats 33.31g 31.14g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 1.55g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 389kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 1.55g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 550mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.23mg Fontina
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 346mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 64mg Cheddar Cheese
Sodium 653mg 800mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.5mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.014mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 913IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 261µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.27mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 23IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.021mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.204mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.15mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.429mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.083mg Fontina
Folate 27µg 6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.68µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.6µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.361mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.935mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.384mg Fontina
Leucine 1.939mg 2.664mg Fontina
Lysine 1.025mg 2.328mg Fontina
Methionine 0.547mg 0.706mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.497mg Fontina
Valine 1.404mg 1.926mg Fontina
Histidine 0.547mg 0.959mg Fontina
Cholesterol 99mg 116mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Fontina
Saturated Fat 18.867g 19.196g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 8.687g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.654g Fontina
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese 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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
63%
Fontina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.