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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.
  • Gruyere cheese has a lower glycemic index than American cheese.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63%
Contains more IronIron +270.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +141.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%
~equal in Calcium ~1011mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~605mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~271µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.6µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.6µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.7µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 CarbsCarbs +927.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
~equal in Fats ~32.34g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.913g

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 DV% diff.
Sodium 1671mg 714mg 42%
Protein 18.13g 29.81g 23%
Zinc 2.49mg 3.9mg 13%
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg 10%
Iron 0.63mg 0.17mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 10.043g 5%
Phosphorus 641mg 605mg 5%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.6µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg 4%
Saturated fat 18.057g 18.913g 4%
Choline 36.2mg 15.4mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.28mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.279mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.562mg 3%
Calcium 1045mg 1011mg 3%
Cholesterol 100mg 110mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.733g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.081mg 2%
Calories 371kcal 413kcal 2%
Vitamin A 250µg 271µg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.032mg 2%
Potassium 132mg 81mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 36mg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.017mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Carbs 3.7g 0.36g 1%
Fats 31.79g 32.34g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 0.36g N/A
Vitamin D 23IU 24IU 0%
Sugar 2.26g 0.36g N/A
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.106mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.7µg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.743mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 1.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese Gruyere cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
American cheese
35%
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.