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Fontina vs. Mozzarella cheese sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Mozzarella cheese sticks

  • Fontina is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Mozzarella cheese sticks are richer in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 63% higher.
  • Fontina has 4 times more Cholesterol than Mozzarella cheese sticks. While Fontina has 116mg of Cholesterol, Mozzarella cheese sticks have only 32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 165% 5.6% 8.6% 8.3% 95% 148% 104% 1.8% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 99% 11% 32% 22% 54% 153% 131% 47% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more IronIron +265.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +168%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2492.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~358mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 5.4% 18% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 15% 0% 38% 59% 18% 23% 19% 119% 64% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +76.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +174.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +876.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.084mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
14% 18% 27% 38% 4%
Protein: 13.56 g
Fats: 17.87 g
Carbs: 27.22 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 3.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.8%
Contains more FatsFats +74.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1656.1%
~equal in Water ~37.63g
~equal in Other ~3.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
41% 27% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.287 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.104 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +102.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Mozzarella cheese sticks Opinion
Calories 389kcal 324kcal Fontina
Protein 25.6g 13.56g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 17.87g Fontina
Net carbs 1.55g 25.62g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Carbs 1.55g 27.22g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Cholesterol 116mg 32mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Calcium 550mg 331mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 121mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Iron 0.23mg 0.84mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sugar 1.55g 2.83g Fontina
Fiber 0g 1.6g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Copper 0.025mg 0.067mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Zinc 3.5mg 1.98mg Fontina
Starch 21.67g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Phosphorus 346mg 358mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Sodium 800mg 1008mg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 343IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 96µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.74mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.363mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Selenium 14.5µg 16.2µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.15mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.257mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.98mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.38mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.084mg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.95µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 25.4µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Folate 6µg 26µg Mozzarella cheese sticks
Trans Fat 0.372g Fontina
Choline 15.4mg Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 6.643g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 4.287g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 5.104g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.175mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.472mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.718mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.468mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 1.211mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.411mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.811mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.934mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.441mg Fontina
Fructose 0.2g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.524g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.045g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Mozzarella cheese sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.306g Mozzarella cheese sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Mozzarella cheese sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Fontina
30%
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
65%
Mozzarella cheese sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.553g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mozzarella cheese sticks
Mozzarella cheese sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 208mg)
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.

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. Mozzarella cheese sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168076/nutrients

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

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