Fontina vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Fontina and Cheshire cheese
- Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Cheshire cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Fontina covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 35% more than Cheshire cheese.
- Fontina has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cheshire cheese. Fontina has 1.654g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Cheshire cheese has 0.87g.
- Cheshire cheese is lower in Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Cheese, cheshire.
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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 | +25.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +102.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
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:
23.37 g
Fats:
30.6 g
Carbs:
4.78 g
Water:
37.65 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +208.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.37g
~equal in
Fats
~30.6g
~equal in
Water
~37.65g
~equal in
Other
~3.6g
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
19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.87 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +90.1% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~19.475g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.671g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 23.37g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 30.6g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 4.78g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 4.78g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 103mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 643mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 95mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.79mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 464mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 700mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 985IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 233µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.413mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 19.475g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 8.671g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.3mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.832mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.451mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.238mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.945mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.231mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.56mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.821mg |
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.