Parmesan vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between parmesan and fontina
- Parmesan has more phosphorus, selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, fontina is richer in vitamin B12.
- Parmesan's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% more.
- Parmesan contains 2 times more magnesium than fontina. Parmesan contains 34mg of magnesium, while fontina contains 14mg.
- Fontina contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Cheese, fontina.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +407.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +52.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +797.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 800mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 346mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 550mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 19.196g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.68µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.204mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 3.5mg | 6% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 25.6g | 6% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 31.14g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 8.687g | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 1.55g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 64mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 1.654g | 2% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 389kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.014mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 23IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 1.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 261µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Folate | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.361mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.384mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.664mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 2.328mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.926mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 0.959mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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