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 for calcium, 46% more than fontina.
- Gruyere cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of fontina is 27.
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.
| Contains more IronIron | +35.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.4% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
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:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +330.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
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Fats
~32.34g
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
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~18.913g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.733g
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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| Calcium | 550mg | 1011mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 605mg | 37% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 29.81g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.279mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 36mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 714mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 10.043g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.562mg | 3% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 32.34g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 110mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.733g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 18.913g | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 413kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 271µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 81mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 24IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.612mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 3.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.71mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.743mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 1.117mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 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