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Tilsit cheese vs. Fontina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between tilsit cheese and fontina

  • Tilsit cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2; however, fontina is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Tilsit cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 22% higher.
  • Tilsit cheese has 2 times more vitamin B2 than fontina. While tilsit cheese has 0.359mg of vitamin B2, fontina has only 0.204mg.
  • Tilsit cheese has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, tilsit 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.
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Potassium ~64mg
~equal in Iron ~0.23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.025mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.5mg
~equal in Sodium ~800mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.014mg
~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% 83% 0% 0% 15% 83% 3.8% 21% 15% 263% 0% 15% 0%
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% 87% 5.4% 9% 5.3% 47% 2.8% 26% 19% 210% 6.5% 4.5% 8.4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~261µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 31% 38% 4%
Protein: 25.6 g
Fats: 31.14 g
Carbs: 1.55 g
Water: 37.92 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.3%
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more OtherOther +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +19.9%
~equal in Protein ~25.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.775 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.721 g
65% 29% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.654 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +129.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilsit cheese Fontina
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 Tilsit cheese Fontina DV% diff.
Phosphorus 500mg 346mg 22%
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 1.68µg 18%
Calcium 700mg 550mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.359mg 0.204mg 12%
Saturated fat 16.775g 19.196g 11%
Fats 25.98g 31.14g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.721g 1.654g 6%
Cholesterol 102mg 116mg 5%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7.136g 8.687g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.021mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.346mg 0.429mg 2%
Protein 24.41g 25.6g 2%
Calories 340kcal 389kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Sodium 753mg 800mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.083mg 1%
Vitamin A 249µg 261µg 1%
Net carbs 1.88g 1.55g N/A
Carbs 1.88g 1.55g 0%
Magnesium 13mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 65mg 64mg 0%
Iron 0.23mg 0.23mg 0%
Sugar 1.55g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.025mg 0%
Zinc 3.5mg 3.5mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.014mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.205mg 0.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.361mg 0%
Threonine 0.899mg 0.935mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.484mg 1.384mg 0%
Leucine 2.548mg 2.664mg 0%
Lysine 2.039mg 2.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.754mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.358mg 1.497mg 0%
Valine 1.752mg 1.926mg 0%
Histidine 0.704mg 0.959mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilsit cheese Fontina
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
38%
Tilsit cheese
33%
Fontina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Tilsit cheese
63%
Fontina

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. Tilsit cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170852/nutrients
  2. Fontina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170843/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.