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Fontina Fondue Recipe

Fontina Fondue has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Iron.

The food contains 79g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 45 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Fontina Fondue has been given a composite ranking of 18, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium922 mg92.2%
Iron6 mg33.3%
Potassium311 mg8.9%
Sodium2000 mg83.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate79 g26.3%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein45 g90%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat50 g76.9%
Saturated Fat29 g145%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 949 Calories from Fat 454

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 50 g 76.9%

Saturated Fat 29 g 145%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 310 mg 103.3%

Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%

Total Carbohydrates 79 g 26.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 45 g 90%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 92.2% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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