Fontina vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fontina and Roquefort different?
- Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Roquefort is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Calcium, Folate, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roquefort is 44% higher.
- Fontina contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Roquefort. While Fontina contains 1.68µg of Vitamin B12, Roquefort contains only 0.64µg.
- Roquefort has less Cholesterol.
Cheese, fontina and Cheese, roquefort are the varieties 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 | +68.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +162.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +389.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +303.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~30.64g
~equal in
Water
~39.38g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.263g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.474g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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 | 369kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 21.54g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 30.64g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 2g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 2g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 90mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 662mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 91mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.56mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.034mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.08mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 392mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 1809mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 1047IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 294µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.03mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.734mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 1.731mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.64µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 49µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 19.263g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 8.474g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 1.32g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.303mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.217mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.114mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.848mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.558mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.023mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.614mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.602mg |
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Which food is preferable for your 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 1009mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.