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Swiss Cheese vs Fontina Cheese Facts


Fontina Cheese vs Swiss Cheese Facts


Calories

Calories per 100g
393.00 Kcal   
17
389.00 Kcal   
18

Calories in 1 pat
519.00 Kcal   
19
513.00 Kcal   
18

Calories in 1 tbsp
59.00 Kcal   
12
58.00 Kcal   
11

Calories in 1 cup
111.00 Kcal   
19
110.00 Kcal   
18

Calories in 1 stick
110.00 Kcal   
10
109.00 Kcal   
9

Serving size
100   
100   

Proteins
26.96 g   
8
25.60 g   
9

Carbs
1.44 g   
99+
1.55 g   
99+

Fiber
0.00 g   
15
0.00 g   
15

Sugar
0.00 g   
1.55 g   
20

Fats
30.99 g   
99+
31.14 g   
99+

% Fat Content
Not Available   
45 %   
15

Saturated Fat
18.23 g   
99+
19.20 g   
99+

Trans Fat
2.00 g   
9
0.00 g   

Polyunsaturated Fat
1.34 g   
15
1.65 g   
12

Monounsaturated Fat
8.05 g   
26
8.69 g   
20

Nutrition

Serving Size
100   
100   

Cholesterol
92.00 mg   
16
153.00 mg   
5

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A
1,047.00 IU   
11
913.00 IU   
19

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
35

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.30 mg   
26
0.20 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.06 mg   
99+
0.15 mg   
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0.07 mg   
25
0.08 mg   
18

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
10.00 µg   
25
6.00 µg   
32

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
3.06 µg   
2
1.68 µg   
8

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
0.00 mg   
29
0.00 mg   
29

Vitamin D
0.00 IU   
39
23.00 IU   
19

Vitamin D (D2+D3)
0.00 µg   
18
0.60 µg   
10

Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
0.60 mg   
13
0.27 mg   
22

Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
1.40 µg   
18
2.60 µg   
10

Minerals
  
  

Calcium
890.00 mg   
7
550.00 mg   
21

Iron
0.13 mg   
99+
0.23 mg   
99+

Magnesium
33.00 mg   
13
14.00 mg   
32

Phosphorus
574.00 mg   
9
346.00 mg   
28

Potassium
574.00 mg   
6
64.00 mg   
99+

Sodium
187.00 mg   
40
800.00 mg   
13

Zinc
4.37 mg   
4
3.50 mg   
9

Other
  
  

Water
37.63 g   
37.92 g   

Caffeine
0.00 g   
0.00 g   

Benefits

Health Benefits
Reduces blood pressure, Enhances calcium absorption, Strong & healthy muscles, Helps to maintain blood pressure, Improves blood sugar level, Improves metabolism rate, Presence of calcium, Presence of calcium makes teeth strong & healthy, Prevents cavities   
Healthy bones, Health Food, Protects against heart diseases, Prevents Cancer, Stimulates brain and its functions, Strengthens the immune system   

Other General Benefits
Enhances calcium absorption, Good for bones, Good for eyesight, Good for immune system, Low fat food, Low sodium, Stimulates the growth of health promoting bacteria, Nourishes colon cells   
Good for bones, Good for immune system, Improves brain health, Improves cardiovascular health   

Hair and Beauty Benefits
  
  

Skin Care
Adds brightness to skin, Gives a smoother skin, Gives glowing and flawless skin, Helps in reducing anti- aging looks, Natural skin softner, Nourishes with a soft, supple and a glowing skin   
Gives a smoother skin, Helps to slow down signs of ageing   

Hair Care
Not Available   
Unknown   

Nutritional Importance & Uses
  
  

Uses
No uses found   
Aged cheese can be used as grating cheese, It works excellent as a table Cheese   

Nutritional Importance
Contains vitamin A, Good source of Calcium, Good source of proteins, Low fat, Low sodium   
Contains Zinc, Good source of Calcium, Good source of Vitamin B-12, Phosphorus rich, Rich source of vitamin K2   

Allergy
  
  

Swiss Cheese and Fontina Cheese Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pain, Anaphylactoid reaction, Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Labored breathing, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Swelling of throat, Vomiting, Wheezing   
Abdominal bloating, Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Constipation, Decrease in Blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Flatulence or gas, Nausea, accompanied by vomiting, Rashes in the form of hives, Rumbling or gurgling sounds in stomach, Runny or stuffy nose   

What is

What is
Swiss cheese is a mild cheese made from cow's milk and has a firmer texture than baby Swiss. The flavor is mild, sweet and nut-like.   
Fontina Cheese is an Italian, cow milk cheese that has acquired PDO status European law.   

Color
Pale yellow   
Ivory   

Swiss Cheese and Fontina Cheese Flavor
Nutty, Sweet   
Creamy, Smooth, Tart   

Swiss Cheese and Fontina Cheese Aroma
Fruity, Strong   
Mild, Sour smell   

Vegetarian
Yes   
No   

Origin
Switzerland   
Italy   

How to make

Serving Size
100   
100   

Ingredients
Cheese Salt, Pasteurized Cow milk, Propioni bacteria, Starter culture, Vegetarian Rennet, Water   
Brine solution, Calcium Chloride, Cow milk, Rennet   

Fermentation Agent
Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus, Lactobacillus helveticus, Propionibacterium freudenreichii sbsp. shermani, Streptococcus salivarius sbsp thermophilus   
Not Available   

Things you need
Cheese Press, Cheesecloth, Knife, Large pot, Wire whisk   
Cheese Press, Cheesecloth, Knife, Blender, Mould, Plastic wrap, Press   

Time Duration
  
  

Preparation Time
3- 4 hours   
10- 12 hours   

Cooking Time
40   
90   

Aging time
2 - 4 weeks   
3 months   

Storage & Shelf Life
  
  

Refrigeration Temperature
39.20 °F   
19
39.20 °F   
19

Shelf Life
1 Month   
2- 3 Months   

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