Cheese (fontina) nutrition facts
100 grams of cheese, fontina contain 389 calories, 26 g of protein, 1.6 g of carbohydrates and 31 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 (70% DV), protein (51% DV), calcium (42% DV) and zinc (32% DV). Most of its calories (72%) come from fat. It is high in sodium, with 800 mg per 100 g.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin B1270%
- Protein51%
- Calcium42%
- Zinc32%
- Vitamin A29%
- Phosphorus28%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 261 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.43 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68 µg | 70% |
| Choline | 15.4 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.23 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 346 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g | 96% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.69 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.65 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 37.9 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other dairy and egg products
| Per 100 g | Cheese (fontina) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 389 | 218 | +78% |
| Protein | 25.6 g | 13.5 g | +89% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.55 g | 11.7 g | -87% |
| Total fat | 31.1 g | 13 g | +139% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.27 g | -100% |
| Total sugars | 1.55 g | 9.04 g | -83% |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 405 mg | +97% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170843. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.