Cheese, fontina
FDC 170843cup, diced (132 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 29 · -6 vs Dairy & eggs medianOn our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, fontina is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 29 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 38 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (51% DV), an excellent source of calcium (42% DV), an excellent source of vitamin a (29% DV). Most of its 389 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (800 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (19.2 g per 100 g).
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 31 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 19 g | 96% |
| Cholesterol | 116 mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 35% |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | |
| Protein | 26 g | 51% |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 261 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 513 kcal | 26% |
| Total fat | 41 g | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 25 g | 127% |
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1056 mg | 46% |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 2 g | |
| Protein | 34 g | 68% |
| Potassium | 84 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 345 µg | 38% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36 mg | 2% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170843Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the dairy & eggs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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