Fontina vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Fontina and Goat cheese?
- Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Calcium, and Selenium, yet Goat cheese is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin A.
- Fontina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% more.
- Fontina has 5 times more Zinc than Goat cheese. While Fontina has 3.5mg of Zinc, Goat cheese has only 0.66mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Goat cheese is lower.
We used Cheese, fontina and Cheese, goat, semisoft type types 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 | +84.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +281.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +604.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2156% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +564.3% |
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 DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +663.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +665.3% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1191.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20% |
~equal in
Fats
~29.84g
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~20.639g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 389kcal | 364kcal |
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| Protein | 25.6g | 21.58g |
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| Fats | 31.14g | 29.84g |
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| Net carbs | 1.55g | 0.12g |
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| Carbs | 1.55g | 0.12g |
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| Cholesterol | 116mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 23IU | 22IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 550mg | 298mg |
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| Potassium | 64mg | 158mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 1.62mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 0.12g |
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| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.564mg |
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| Zinc | 3.5mg | 0.66mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 375mg |
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| Sodium | 800mg | 415mg |
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| Vitamin A | 913IU | 1464IU |
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| Vitamin A | 261µg | 407µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.093mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 3.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.676mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 1.148mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 0.22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.196g | 20.639g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.687g | 6.808g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.709g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.227mg |
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| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.805mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 0.893mg |
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| Leucine | 2.664mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.549mg |
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| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.575mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 0.859mg |
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| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.485mg |
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| Histidine | 0.959mg | 0.589mg |
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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%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fontina is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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