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

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Significant differences between Cream cheese and Gruyere cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Magnesium in Gruyere cheese is higher than in Cream cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily Calcium needs 91% more than Cream cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese has 3 times less Vitamin E than Cream cheese. Cream cheese has 0.86mg of Vitamin E , while Gruyere cheese has 0.28mg.
  • Gruyere cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cream 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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
8
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Calcium +942.3%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +465.4%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Cream cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Potassium +63%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Calcium +942.3%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +465.4%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%

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.
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
2
:
9
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.562
Cream cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 A +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.562

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
3
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +1433.3%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +384.7%
Contains more Other +238.6%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Cream cheese
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 +1433.3%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +384.7%
Contains more Other +238.6%
Equal in Fats - 32.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cream cheese
Cream cheese
0
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Cream cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 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 +12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16.9%
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.
Cream cheese Gruyere cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 0.36g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 34.44g 32.34g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 0.36g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 97mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.17mg Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 9mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 132mg 81mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 714mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.032mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.017mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 948IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 271µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.28mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.279mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 9µg 10µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 0.395mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 110mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 18.913g Gruyere cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
19%
Cream cheese
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.