Fontina vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fontina and caraway cheese different?
- Fontina is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat, while caraway cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and iron.
- Fontina covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 59% more than caraway cheese.
- Fontina contains 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than caraway cheese. Fontina contains 1.654g of polyunsaturated fat, while caraway cheese contains 0.83g.
- Caraway cheese is lower in cholesterol.
Cheese, fontina and Cheese, caraway types were 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 ZincZinc | +19% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
25.18 g
Fats:
29.2 g
Carbs:
3.06 g
Water:
39.28 g
Other:
3.28 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~25.18g
~equal in
Fats
~29.2g
~equal in
Water
~39.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.584g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.275g
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 |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.27µg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.45mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 673mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 93mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.83g | 5% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 690mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.94mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 6µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 18.584g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Fats | 31.14g | 29.2g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 8.275g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 376kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 25.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 271µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 93mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 3.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 3.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.896mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.563mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.412mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.095mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.659mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.326mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.884mg | 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
33%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.612g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway 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.