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Fontina vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Blue cheese

  • Fontina has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Blue cheese has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Blue cheese is 26% higher.
  • Blue cheese has 2 times less Cholesterol than Fontina. Fontina has 116mg of Cholesterol, while Blue cheese has 75mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Cheese, blue.

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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 less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Copper +60%
Equal in Calcium - 528
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +55.6%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Copper +60%
Equal in Calcium - 528
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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 A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +303%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +51%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +34.8%
Equal in Fats - 28.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 25.6g 21.4g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 28.74g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 389kcal 353kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 550mg 528mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Blue cheese
Phosphorus 346mg 387mg Blue cheese
Potassium 64mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 800mg 1146mg Fontina
Zinc 3.5mg 2.66mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.014mg 0.009mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 721IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 198µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.25mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 21IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 6µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 1.22µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.4µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.312mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.785mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.124mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.919mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.852mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.584mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.087mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.556mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.758mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 19.196g 18.669g Blue cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.778g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.8g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Blue 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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blue cheese
Blue 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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.