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Fontina cheese calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of fontina cheese contains 389 calories, with 25.6 g of protein, 1.6 g of carbohydrate and 31.1 g of fat. It provides 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 26% Carbs 2% Fat 72%
How fontina cheese compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontina cheese | 389 kcal | 25.6 g | 1.6 g | 31.1 g |
| Imitation cheese | 390 kcal | 25 g | 1 g | 32 g |
| Swiss cheese | 393 kcal | 27 g | 1.4 g | 31 g |
| Colby cheese | 394 kcal | 23.8 g | 2.6 g | 32.1 g |
| Low-sodium cheddar or colby cheese | 398 kcal | 24.4 g | 1.9 g | 32.6 g |
Nutrition facts for fontina cheese
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 25.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 31.1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.2 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in fontina cheese
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Calcium | 550 mg | 42% |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 261 µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 346 mg | 28% |
| Selenium | 14.5 µg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 mg | 5% |
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Calories in common fontina cheese servings
How many calories in a portion of fontina cheese — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cubic inch (15 g) | 58.4 kcal | 3.8 g | 0.2 g | 4.7 g |
| 1 slice (28 g) | 108.9 kcal | 7.2 g | 0.4 g | 8.7 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 389 kcal | 26 g | 2 g | 31 g |
| 1 cup, shredded (108 g) | 420 kcal | 28 g | 2 g | 34 g |
| 1 cup, diced (132 g) | 513 kcal | 34 g | 2 g | 41 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fontina cheese?
Fontina cheese has 389 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in fontina cheese?
Fontina cheese contains 25.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How much sugar is in fontina cheese?
Fontina cheese contains 1.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is fontina cheese low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Fontina cheese has 1.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is fontina cheese a good source of protein?
Fontina cheese provides 25.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 26% of its calories come from protein.
Are these fontina cheese calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170843 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
