Feta vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are feta and fontina different?
- Feta is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and folate; however, fontina is richer in vitamin A, calcium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for feta is 49% higher.
- Feta contains 7 times more vitamin B1 than fontina. While feta contains 0.154mg of vitamin B1, fontina contains only 0.021mg.
- Feta has less saturated fat.
Cheese, feta 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 | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +560.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.9% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.204mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.083mg | 26% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 25.6g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 19.196g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 261µg | 15% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 31.14g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.429mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 8.687g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 116mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 1.654g | 7% |
| Folate | 32µg | 6µg | 7% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 389kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 3.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 550mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 800mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 1.55g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 23IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 346mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 14.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Potassium | 62mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 1.68µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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