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Fontina vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Cheddar Cheese different?

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Cheddar Cheese is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Cheddar Cheese is 25% higher.
  • Fontina contains 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Cheddar Cheese. While Fontina contains 1.68µg of Vitamin B12, Cheddar Cheese contains only 1.1µg.
  • Cheddar Cheese has less Sodium.

Cheese, fontina and Cheese, cheddar 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 Iron +64.3%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +64.3%
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%
Equal in Zinc - 3.64

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 B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.41
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.4%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
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
Contains more Protein +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.4%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Equal in Water - 37.02
Equal in Other - 3.71

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.