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, 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 more ZincZinc | +31.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +577.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
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:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +51% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.8% |
~equal in
Fats
~28.74g
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
18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +106.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.669g
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 21.4g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 28.74g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 2.34g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 2.34g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 75mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 21IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 528mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 256mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.31mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.04mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 1146mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 721IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 198µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.382mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 1.016mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 18.669g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 7.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.8g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.785mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.124mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.852mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.584mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.087mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.758mg |
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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
31%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blue cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.