Colby cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Colby cheese and Fontina
- Colby cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 35% higher.
- Colby cheese has 3 times more Iron than Fontina. While Colby cheese has 0.76mg of Iron, Fontina has only 0.23mg.
- Fontina has less Saturated Fat.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, colby and Cheese, fontina.
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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 | +85.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +98.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +83.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.6g
~equal in
Fats
~31.14g
~equal in
Water
~37.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.6% |
~equal in
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 394kcal | 389kcal |
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| Protein | 23.76g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 32.11g | 31.14g |
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| Net carbs | 2.57g | 1.55g |
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| Carbs | 2.57g | 1.55g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 116mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 685mg | 550mg |
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| Potassium | 127mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 0.23mg |
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| Sugar | 0.52g | 1.55g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.025mg |
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| Zinc | 3.07mg | 3.5mg |
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| Phosphorus | 457mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 604mg | 800mg |
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| Vitamin A | 994IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A | 264µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.375mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.21mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.083mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.218g | 19.196g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.28g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.953g | 1.654g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.305mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 0.845mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.475mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 2.275mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 1.978mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.622mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.251mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 1.586mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 0.834mg | 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
26%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.022g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Colby 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.