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Fontina vs. Edam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fontina and Edam different?

  • Fontina is richer in Vitamin B12, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Edam is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Edam covers your daily need of Phosphorus 27% more than Fontina.
  • Fontina contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Edam. Fontina contains 1.654g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Edam contains 0.665g.
  • Edam is lower in Cholesterol.

Cheese, fontina and Cheese, edam 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.
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Edam
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 166% 9% 10% 149% 6% 105% 96% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 17% 22% 230% 17% 106% 103% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +32.9%
Contains more Iron +91.3%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +193.8%
Contains more Copper +44%
Equal in Sodium - 812
Equal in Zinc - 3.75
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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Edam
Contains more Vitamin A +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 6% 18% 0% 6% 48% 3% 26% 20% 5% 210% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 5% 15% 0% 10% 90% 2% 17% 18% 12% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 825
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.076
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Carbs - 1.43
Equal in Water - 41.56
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more Fats +12%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 24.99
Equal in Carbs - 1.43
Equal in Water - 41.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Edam
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
67% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.665 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +148.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.572
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.125

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fontina Edam
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Edam Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 1.43g Fontina
Protein 25.6g 24.99g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 27.8g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 1.43g Fontina
Calories 389kcal 357kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 1.43g Edam
Calcium 550mg 731mg Edam
Iron 0.23mg 0.44mg Edam
Magnesium 14mg 30mg Edam
Phosphorus 346mg 536mg Edam
Potassium 64mg 188mg Edam
Sodium 800mg 812mg Fontina
Zinc 3.5mg 3.75mg Edam
Copper 0.025mg 0.036mg Edam
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 913IU 825IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 243µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.24mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU 20IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.037mg Edam
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.389mg Edam
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.082mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.281mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.076mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 16µg Edam
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 1.54µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.352mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.932mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.308mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 2.57mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 2.66mg Edam
Methionine 0.706mg 0.721mg Edam
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.434mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.81mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 1.034mg Edam
Cholesterol 116mg 89mg Edam
Saturated Fat 19.196g 17.572g Edam
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 8.125g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.665g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Edam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
33%
Fontina
35%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edam
Edam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edam
Edam is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edam
Edam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/nutrients
  2. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.