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Fontina vs. Tilsit cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fontina and Tilsit cheese

  • Fontina is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Tilsit cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Fontina has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Tilsit cheese. While Fontina has 1.654g of Polyunsaturated fat, Tilsit cheese has only 0.721g.
  • Tilsit cheese has less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 9.3% 210% 5.7% 8.6% 8.7% 95% 214% 98% 1.7% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~65mg
~equal in Iron ~0.23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.026mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~753mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 63% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 26% 2% 43% 5%
Protein: 24.41 g
Fats: 25.98 g
Carbs: 1.88 g
Water: 42.86 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.41g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Tilsit cheese Opinion
Calories 389kcal 340kcal Fontina
Protein 25.6g 24.41g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 25.98g Fontina
Net carbs 1.55g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Carbs 1.55g 1.88g Tilsit cheese
Cholesterol 116mg 102mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 13mg Fontina
Calcium 550mg 700mg Tilsit cheese
Potassium 64mg 65mg Tilsit cheese
Iron 0.23mg 0.23mg
Sugar 1.55g Tilsit cheese
Copper 0.025mg 0.026mg Tilsit cheese
Zinc 3.5mg 3.5mg
Phosphorus 346mg 500mg Tilsit cheese
Sodium 800mg 753mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 913IU 1045IU Tilsit cheese
Vitamin A 261µg 249µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.013mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.061mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.359mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.205mg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.346mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.065mg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 2.1µg Tilsit cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg Fontina
Folate 6µg 20µg Tilsit cheese
Choline 15.4mg Fontina
Saturated Fat 19.196g 16.775g Tilsit cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 7.136g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.721g Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.352mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.899mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 1.484mg Tilsit cheese
Leucine 2.664mg 2.548mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 2.039mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.754mg Tilsit cheese
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 1.358mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 1.752mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.704mg Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fontina Tilsit cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
31%
Fontina
37%
Tilsit cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
73%
Tilsit cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.421g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilsit cheese
Tilsit cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/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.