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

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Differences between caraway cheese and gruyere cheese

  • Caraway cheese has more vitamin B2 and iron, while gruyere cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 4 times less iron than caraway cheese. Caraway cheese contains 0.64mg of iron, while gruyere cheese contains 0.17mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caraway cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, caraway and Cheese, gruyere.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
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 +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
~equal in Sodium ~714mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 90% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +492.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~271µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.081mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 +750%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more FatsFats +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 +21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.8%
~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.
Caraway cheese Gruyere cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Gruyere cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.6µg 55%
Calcium 673mg 1011mg 34%
Phosphorus 490mg 605mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.279mg 13%
Zinc 2.94mg 3.9mg 9%
Protein 25.18g 29.81g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.562mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 1.733g 6%
Cholesterol 93mg 110mg 6%
Iron 0.64mg 0.17mg 6%
Fats 29.2g 32.34g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.275g 10.043g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Folate 18µg 10µg 2%
Calories 376kcal 413kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Carbs 3.06g 0.36g 1%
Saturated fat 18.584g 18.913g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.081mg 1%
Sodium 690mg 714mg 1%
Copper 0.024mg 0.032mg 1%
Net carbs 3.06g 0.36g N/A
Potassium 93mg 81mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g N/A
Vitamin A 271µg 271µg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.106mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 0.896mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 2.412mg 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 2.095mg 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.659mg 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.743mg 0%
Valine 1.682mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.884mg 1.117mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caraway 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
22%
Caraway cheese
35%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.