Fontina vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between fontina and brie?
- Fontina is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A, yet brie is richer in vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for calcium is 37% higher.
- Fontina has 2 times more phosphorus than brie. Fontina has 346mg of phosphorus, while brie has 188mg.
- Brie contains less sodium.
- Brie has a lower glycemic index than fontina.
We used Cheese, fontina and Cheese, brie types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +198.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +117.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142.9% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +983.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +244.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.2% |
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Saturated fat
~17.41g
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Monounsaturated fat
~8.013g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 550mg | 184mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.52mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 188mg | 23% |
| Folate | 6µg | 65µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.235mg | 12% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 20.75g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 174µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.38mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 17.41g | 8% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 629mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.826g | 6% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 27.68g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 334kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 8.013g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.65µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
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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 cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.786g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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