Dairy & eggs

Cheese, fontina

FDC 170843cup, diced (132 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 29 · -6 vs Dairy & eggs median

On 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).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 25.6 g · 26%Carb 1.6 g · 2%Fat 31.1 g · 72%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories389 kcal19%
Total fat31 g40%
Saturated fat19 g96%
Cholesterol116 mg39%
Sodium800 mg35%
Carbohydrate1.6 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars1.6 g
Protein26 g51%
Potassium64 mg1%
Calcium550 mg42%
Iron0.23 mg1%
Magnesium14 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A261 µg29%
Vitamin E0.27 mg2%

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FDC 170843

Original 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.

Protein51% DV
Calcium42% DV
Vitamin A29% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density29 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g26 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g800 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Sour cream, lightDensity 30 vs 29Sour cream, reduced fatDensity 31 vs 29Cheese sauce, prepared from recipeDensity 32 vs 29

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