Fontina nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cheese, fontina
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Fontina
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 27 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 389 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 2 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 oz (28.35 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 16.5 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ Animal products do not contain oxalate. | 0 mg |
Fontina calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 389 | |
| Calories in 1 cup, diced | 513 | 132 g |
| Calories in 1 cup, shredded | 420 | 108 g |
| Calories in 1 oz | 110 | 28.35 g |
| Calories in 1 cubic inch | 58 | 15 g |
Fontina Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
2739IU of 5,000IU
55%
Vitamin E:
0.81mg of 15mg
5.4%
Vitamin D:
1.8µg of 10µg
18%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.06mg of 1mg
5.3%
Vitamin B2:
0.61mg of 1mg
47%
Vitamin B3:
0.45mg of 16mg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:
1.3mg of 5mg
26%
Vitamin B6:
0.25mg of 1mg
19%
Folate:
18µg of 400µg
4.5%
Vitamin B12:
5µg of 2µg
210%
Choline:
46mg of 550mg
8.4%
Vitamin K:
7.8µg of 120µg
6.5%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0.6 µg
TOP 47%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 51%
25.6 g of 50 g
25.6 g (51% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 48%
31.1 g of 65 g
31.1 g (48% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 1%
1.6 g of 300 g
1.6 g (1% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
37.9 g of 2,000 g
37.9 g (2% of DV )
Other:
3.8 g
3.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
1083mg of 280mg
387%
Threonine:
2805mg of 1,050mg
267%
Isoleucine:
4152mg of 1,400mg
297%
Leucine:
7992mg of 2,730mg
293%
Lysine:
6984mg of 2,100mg
333%
Methionine:
2118mg of 1,050mg
202%
Phenylalanine:
4491mg of 1,750mg
257%
Valine:
5778mg of 1,820mg
317%
Histidine:
2877mg of 700mg
411%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
19 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.7 g
Fiber content ratio for Fontina
Sugar:
1.6 g
Fiber:
0 g
Other:
0 g
All nutrients for Fontina per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% | 16% |
8.3 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 26g | 61% | 12% |
9.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 31g | 48% | 6% |
1.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 1.6g | N/A | 67% |
34.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 1.6g | 1% | 69% |
18.2 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% | 9% |
3.2 times less than Egg
|
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 6% | 47% |
3.7 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 14mg | 3% | 75% |
10 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 550mg | 55% | 6% |
4.4 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 64mg | 2% | 90% |
2.3 times less than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 0.23mg | 3% | 88% |
11.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 1.6g | N/A | 62% |
5.8 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3% | 90% |
5.7 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 32% | 27% |
1.8 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 49% | 14% |
1.9 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 800mg | 35% | 9% |
1.6 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 29% | 24% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | 69% |
5.4 times less than Kiwi
|
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 1% | 83% | |
| Selenium | 15µg | 26% | 54% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 2% | 86% |
12.7 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 16% | 44% |
1.6 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 1% | 89% |
63.8 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 9% | 63% |
2.6 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | 69% |
1.4 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7µg | 70% | 34% |
2.4 times more than Pork
|
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | 62% |
39.1 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 6µg | 2% | 76% |
10.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 96% | 6% |
3.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Choline | 15mg | 3% | 80% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.7g | N/A | 18% |
1.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.7g | N/A | 35% |
28.5 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.36mg | 0% | 44% |
1.2 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.94mg | 0% | 59% |
1.3 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 45% |
1.5 times more than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 2.7mg | 0% | 43% |
1.1 times more than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 2.3mg | 0% | 50% |
5.2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.71mg | 0% | 51% |
7.4 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 1.5mg | 0% | 42% |
2.2 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.9mg | 0% | 42% |
1.1 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.96mg | 0% | 48% |
1.3 times more than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
48%
Total Fat
31g
87%
Saturated Fat 19g
0
Trans Fat
0g
39%
Cholesterol 116mg
35%
Sodium 800mg
0.52%
Total Carbohydrate
1.6g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
26g
Vitamin D
23mcg
3.8%
Calcium
550mg
55%
Iron
0.23mg
2.9%
Potassium
64mg
1.9%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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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.