Swiss cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Swiss cheese and Fontina
- Swiss cheese is richer than Fontina in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 58% more than Fontina.
- Swiss cheese has 2 times more Magnesium than Fontina. Swiss cheese has 33mg of Magnesium, while Fontina has 14mg.
- Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, swiss 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.
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Calcium
+61.8%
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Magnesium
+135.7%
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Phosphorus
+65.9%
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Potassium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-76.6%
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Zinc
+24.9%
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Copper
+88%
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Manganese
+85.7%
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Selenium
+106.9%
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Iron
+76.9%
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Calcium
+61.8%
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Magnesium
+135.7%
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Phosphorus
+65.9%
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Potassium
+12.5%
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Sodium
-76.6%
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Zinc
+24.9%
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Copper
+88%
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Manganese
+85.7%
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Selenium
+106.9%
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Iron
+76.9%
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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Vitamin A
+14.7%
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Vitamin E
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+82.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+90.9%
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Vitamin B3
+134.4%
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Vitamin B5
+21.5%
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Vitamin B6
+16.9%
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Vitamin K
+85.7%
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Vitamin A
+14.7%
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Vitamin E
+122.2%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Folate
+66.7%
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Vitamin B12
+82.1%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+90.9%
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Vitamin B3
+134.4%
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Vitamin B5
+21.5%
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Vitamin B6
+16.9%
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Vitamin K
+85.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+27.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Carbs - 1.55
Equal in Water - 37.92
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
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2.98 g
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
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+27.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.6
Equal in Fats - 31.14
Equal in Carbs - 1.55
Equal in Water - 37.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
Saturated Fat:
18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.341 g
Saturated Fat:
19.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.654 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.196
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.687
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.44g | 1.55g |
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| Protein | 26.96g | 25.6g |
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| Fats | 30.99g | 31.14g |
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| Carbs | 1.44g | 1.55g |
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| Calories | 393kcal | 389kcal |
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| Sugar | 0g | 1.55g |
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| Calcium | 890mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.23mg |
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| Magnesium | 33mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 574mg | 346mg |
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| Potassium | 72mg | 64mg |
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| Sodium | 187mg | 800mg |
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| Zinc | 4.37mg | 3.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.025mg |
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| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 30µg | 14.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1047IU | 913IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 288µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 23IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.429mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.083mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 1.68µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.361mg |
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| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.935mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 1.384mg |
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| Leucine | 2.959mg | 2.664mg |
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| Lysine | 2.585mg | 2.328mg |
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| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.706mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 1.497mg |
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| Valine | 2.139mg | 1.926mg |
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| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.959mg |
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| Cholesterol | 93mg | 116mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.987g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.227g | 19.196g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.046g | 8.687g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 1.654g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g |
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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
48%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fontina is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.