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Fontina vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fontina and Whey

  • Whey contains less Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Fontina.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Fontina is 95% higher.
  • Whey has 87 times less Vitamin A RAE than Fontina. Fontina has 261µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey has 3µg.
  • Whey is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, fontina and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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.
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Whey
Contains more Calcium +1070.2%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.2%
Contains more Zinc +2592.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +1070.2%
Contains more Iron +283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +652.2%
Contains more Zinc +2592.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
Contains more Manganese +1300%
Contains more Selenium +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +151.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
Fontina
10
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +7508.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
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 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7508.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +102.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Protein +2911.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +615.1%
Contains more Carbs +231.6%
Contains more Water +145.6%
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +2911.8%
Contains more Fats +8550%
Contains more Other +615.1%
Contains more Carbs +231.6%
Contains more Water +145.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Whey
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8587%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
65% 29% 6%
Saturated Fat: 19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.654 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8587%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14936.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fontina Whey Opinion
Net carbs 1.55g 5.14g Whey
Protein 25.6g 0.85g Fontina
Fats 31.14g 0.36g Fontina
Carbs 1.55g 5.14g Whey
Calories 389kcal 27kcal Fontina
Sugar 1.55g 5.14g Fontina
Calcium 550mg 47mg Fontina
Iron 0.23mg 0.06mg Fontina
Magnesium 14mg 8mg Fontina
Phosphorus 346mg 46mg Fontina
Potassium 64mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 800mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 3.5mg 0.13mg Fontina
Copper 0.025mg 0.004mg Fontina
Manganese 0.014mg 0.001mg Fontina
Selenium 14.5µg 1.9µg Fontina
Vitamin A 913IU 12IU Fontina
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 3µg Fontina
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0mg Fontina
Vitamin D 23IU Fontina
Vitamin D 0.6µg Fontina
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Whey
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.036mg Whey
Vitamin B2 0.204mg 0.158mg Fontina
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.074mg Fontina
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.383mg Fontina
Vitamin B6 0.083mg 0.031mg Fontina
Folate 6µg 1µg Fontina
Vitamin B12 1.68µg 0.28µg Fontina
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0µg Fontina
Tryptophan 0.361mg 0.013mg Fontina
Threonine 0.935mg 0.054mg Fontina
Isoleucine 1.384mg 0.047mg Fontina
Leucine 2.664mg 0.078mg Fontina
Lysine 2.328mg 0.068mg Fontina
Methionine 0.706mg 0.016mg Fontina
Phenylalanine 1.497mg 0.027mg Fontina
Valine 1.926mg 0.046mg Fontina
Histidine 0.959mg 0.016mg Fontina
Cholesterol 116mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 19.196g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 8.687g 0.1g Fontina
Polyunsaturated fat 1.654g 0.011g Fontina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fontina Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Fontina
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Fontina
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.966g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fontina
Fontina is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.