Fontina vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Fontina and Gruyere cheese
- The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Monounsaturated Fat in Gruyere cheese is higher than in Fontina.
- Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 46% more than Fontina.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, fontina and Cheese, gruyere.
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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.
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Iron
+35.3%
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Calcium
+83.8%
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Magnesium
+157.1%
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Phosphorus
+74.9%
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Potassium
+26.6%
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Sodium
-10.8%
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Zinc
+11.4%
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Copper
+28%
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Manganese
+21.4%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
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Iron
+35.3%
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Calcium
+83.8%
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Magnesium
+157.1%
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Phosphorus
+74.9%
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Potassium
+26.6%
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Sodium
-10.8%
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Zinc
+11.4%
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Copper
+28%
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Manganese
+21.4%
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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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B2
+36.8%
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Vitamin B5
+31%
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Folate
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin B1
+185.7%
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Vitamin B2
+36.8%
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Vitamin B5
+31%
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Folate
+66.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.28
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.081
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+330.6%
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Water
+14.3%
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Protein
+16.4%
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Other
+13.5%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
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Carbs
+330.6%
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Water
+14.3%
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Protein
+16.4%
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+13.5%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.733
Saturated Fat:
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.654 g
Saturated Fat:
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.733 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.733
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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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.36g |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 29.81g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 32.34g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.36g |
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| Calories | 389kcal | 413kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.36g |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 1011mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.17mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 605mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 81mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 714mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 3.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.032mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin A | 913IU | 948IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 261µg | 271µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.279mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.562mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.081mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.421mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 1.089mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.612mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 3.102mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.71mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.822mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.743mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 2.243mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 1.117mg |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 110mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 18.913g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 10.043g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.733g |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins