Fontina vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Fontina and Feta different?
- Fontina is higher in Vitamin A, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Feta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Feta is 49% higher.
- Fontina contains 2 times more Vitamin A than Feta. While Fontina contains 261µg of Vitamin A, Feta contains only 125µg.
- Feta has less Cholesterol.
Cheese, fontina and Cheese, feta 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 CalciumCalcium | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +116.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +313.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +560.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +410.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +433.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 264kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 14.21g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 21.28g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 4.09g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 4.09g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 89mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 16IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 493mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.65mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 4.09g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 2.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 337mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 917mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 422IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 125µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.028mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.844mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.991mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.967mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.424mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 1.8µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 32µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 14.946g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 4.623g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.591g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.2mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.637mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.803mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.395mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.219mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.368mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.065mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.397mg |
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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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Feta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Feta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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.
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.