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Brunost vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Brunost and Gruyere cheese

  • Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Brunost is 85% higher.
  • Gruyere cheese has 17 times less Potassium than Brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of Potassium, while Gruyere cheese has 81mg.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gjetost 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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1639.5%
Contains more IronIron +205.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
~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% 67% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 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% 57% 5.6% 18% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +667%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 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 +11747.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.9%
Contains more WaterWater +146.9%
~equal in Fats ~32.34g
~equal in Other ~4.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 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 +27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
~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.
Brunost Gruyere cheese
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Gruyere cheese Opinion
Calories 466kcal 413kcal Brunost
Protein 9.65g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 29.51g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 42.65g 0.36g Brunost
Carbs 42.65g 0.36g Brunost
Cholesterol 94mg 110mg Brunost
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 70mg 36mg Brunost
Calcium 400mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 1409mg 81mg Brunost
Iron 0.52mg 0.17mg Brunost
Sugar 0.36g Brunost
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 444mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 600mg 714mg Brunost
Vitamin A 1113IU 948IU Brunost
Vitamin A 334µg 271µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.04mg 0.017mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.315mg 0.06mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 1.382mg 0.279mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.813mg 0.106mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 0.562mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.271mg 0.081mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.6µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 5µg 10µg Gruyere cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.913g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 0.393mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 0.519mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 0.992mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 0.814mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.318mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 0.765mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.293mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
81%
Brunost
34%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Brunost
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
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 - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.