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American cheese vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between American cheese and Gruyere cheese?

  • American cheese is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus, yet Gruyere cheese is richer in Zinc.
  • American cheese's daily need coverage for Sodium is 42% higher.
  • American cheese has 4 times more Iron than Gruyere cheese. American cheese has 0.63mg of Iron, while Gruyere cheese has 0.17mg.
  • Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium.

We used Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, gruyere types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
American cheese
American cheese
7
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3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Phosphorus - 605
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +270.6%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains more Copper +43.8%
Contains more Manganese +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.3%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Phosphorus - 605

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
American cheese
American cheese
1
:
9
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +927.8%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Gruyere cheese
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more Carbs +927.8%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Contains more Other +57.4%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Equal in Fats - 32.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
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2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
American cheese Gruyere cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 0.36g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 31.79g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 3.7g 0.36g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 2.26g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1045mg 1011mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.17mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 605mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 81mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 714mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.032mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.017mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 948IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 271µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.279mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 8µg 10µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 1.187mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 110mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 18.913g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Gruyere cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
American cheese
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 957mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.