Fontina vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fontina and Romano cheese different?
- Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, and Zinc, while Romano cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Magnesium.
- Romano cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 59% more than Fontina.
- Fontina contains 3 times more Vitamin A than Romano cheese. Fontina contains 261µg of Vitamin A, while Romano cheese contains 96µg.
- Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Cheese, fontina and Cheese, romano types were 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 ZincZinc | +35.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +192.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +93.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +234.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
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 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +81.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
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:
31.8 g
Fats:
26.94 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
30.91 g
Other:
6.72 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.3% |
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
17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.593 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.838g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 31.8g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 26.94g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 3.63g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 3.63g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 104mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 41mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 1064mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 86mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.77mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.73g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.03mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 760mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 1433mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 415IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 96µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 7µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 17.115g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 7.838g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.593g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.429mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.685mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 3.071mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.941mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.852mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.71mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 2.183mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 1.231mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Romano cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Romano cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Romano cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Romano cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 633mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.