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Cheese Fontina

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

Cheese, fontina

Dairy and Egg Products

A 100g serving covers 70% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Cheese Fontina one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Both protein (25.6g) and fat (31.1g) are substantial, making Cheese Fontina a calorie-efficient source of both macronutrients. Cheese Fontina packs 389 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 800mg per 100g (35% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Cheese Fontina delivers meaningful amounts of 11 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value. Contains 116mg of cholesterol per 100g (39% DV), which may matter for individuals actively managing cholesterol.

Calories389KCAL
Protein25.6G
Fat31.1G
Carbs1.6G
Fiber0G

Calorie Distribution

389kcal
  • Protein26%25.6 g
  • Fat72%31.1 g
  • Carbs2%1.6 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water37.9G
Energy389KCAL
Protein25.6G
Total lipid (fat)31.1G
Carbohydrate, by difference1.6G
Fiber, total dietary0G
Total Sugars1.6G
Cholesterol116MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0MG
Thiamin0.02MG
Riboflavin0.20MG
Niacin0.15MG
Vitamin B-60.08MG
Folate, total6.0UG
Vitamin B-121.7UG
Vitamin A, RAE261UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.27MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0.60UG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.6UG
Calcium, Ca550MG
Iron, Fe0.23MG
Magnesium, Mg14.0MG
Phosphorus, P346MG
Potassium, K64.0MG
Sodium, Na800MG
Zinc, Zn3.5MG
Copper, Cu0.03MG
Manganese, Mn0.01MG
Selenium, Se14.5UG
Energy1628kJ
Ash3.8G
Pantothenic acid0.43MG
Folic acid0UG
Folate, food6.0UG
Folate, DFE6.0UG
Choline, total15.4MG
Vitamin B-12, added0UG
Retinol258UG
Carotene, beta32.0UG
Carotene, alpha0UG
Cryptoxanthin, beta0UG
Vitamin A, IU913IU
Lycopene0UG
Lutein + zeaxanthin0UG
Vitamin E, added0MG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units23.0IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)0.60UG
Fatty acids, total saturated19.2G
SFA 4:00.71G
SFA 6:00.49G
SFA 8:00.31G
SFA 10:00.65G
SFA 12:00.80G
SFA 14:03.0G
SFA 16:08.5G
SFA 18:02.7G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated8.7G
MUFA 16:10.89G
MUFA 18:17.1G
MUFA 20:10G
MUFA 22:10G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated1.7G
PUFA 18:20.86G
PUFA 18:30.79G
PUFA 18:40G
PUFA 20:40G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0G
Tryptophan0.36G
Threonine0.94G
Isoleucine1.4G
Leucine2.7G
Lysine2.3G
Methionine0.71G
Cystine0.26G
Phenylalanine1.5G
Tyrosine1.5G
Valine1.9G
Arginine0.83G
Histidine0.96G
Alanine0.82G
Aspartic acid1.4G
Glutamic acid5.1G
Glycine0.46G
Proline3.3G
Serine1.5G
Alcohol, ethyl0G
Caffeine0MG
Theobromine0MG

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
cubic inch (15g)583.8g4.7g0.2g
slice (1 oz) (28g)1097.2g8.7g0.4g
oz (28.35g)1107.3g8.8g0.4g
cup, shredded (108g)42027.6g33.6g1.7g

Scaled from Cheese Fontina's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Cheese Fontina is a excellent source of Protein (51% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Cheese Fontina is a excellent source of Calcium (42% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium
  • Cheese Fontina is a excellent source of Sodium (35% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Cheese Fontina is a excellent source of Zinc (32% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc

Dietary Considerations

  • At 800mg of sodium per 100g, Cheese Fontina should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

  • Cheese Fontina fits well in high-protein, low-carb eating patterns with 25.6g protein and only 1.6g carbs per 100g. See the High-Protein, Low-Carb Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 2% (#165 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 8% (#661 of 8,262)
  • Vitamin D: top 9% (#744 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories389
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.1G40%
Cholesterol 116MG39%
Sodium 800MG35%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6G1%
Dietary Fiber 0G0%
Total Sugars 1.6G
Protein 25.6G51%
Vitamin D 0.60UG3%
Calcium 550MG42%
Iron 0.23MG1%
Potassium 64.0MG1%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170843.

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