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Fontina vs. Neufchâtel cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Neufchâtel cheese

  • Fontina is higher than Neufchâtel cheese in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Fontina's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 58% higher.
  • Fontina has 5 times more Selenium than Neufchâtel cheese. While Fontina has 14.5µg of Selenium, Neufchâtel cheese has only 3µg.
  • Neufchâtel cheese has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, fontina and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 Calcium +370.1%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.027
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 36% 5% 8% 60% 14% 44% 23% 9% 2% 17%
Contains more Calcium +370.1%
Contains more Iron +76.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.7%
Contains more Zinc +326.8%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Selenium +383.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.027

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 841
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022
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 51% 8% 0% 0% 6% 36% 4% 35% 10% 11% 38% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +460%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 841
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +179.8%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +179.8%
Contains more Fats +36.7%
Contains more Other +176.6%
Contains more Carbs +131.6%
Contains more Water +66.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 12.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.97 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Neufchâtel cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Protein 25.6g 9.15g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 22.78g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 3.59g Neufchâtel cheese
Calories 389kcal 253kcal Fontina
Starch 0.5g Neufchâtel cheese
Sugar 1.55g 3.19g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 117mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.13mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 10mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 138mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 152mg Neufchâtel cheese
Sodium 800mg 334mg Neufchâtel cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 0.82mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.027mg Neufchâtel cheese
Manganese 0.014mg 0.011mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 841IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 241µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.4mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.022mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.155mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.21mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.575mg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.041mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 14µg Neufchâtel cheese
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.3µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.7µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.106mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.359mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.501mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 1.013mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.875mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.294mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.448mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.609mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.27mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 74mg Neufchâtel cheese
Saturated Fat 19.196g 12.79g Neufchâtel cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 5.784g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.97g Fontina
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g Neufchâtel cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fontina Neufchâtel cheese
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
17%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.406g)
Which food is cheaper?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (27)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.