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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.
Brunost
Brunost
6
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Iron +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +1639.5%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
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 +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +1639.5%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Brunost
Brunost
7
:
4
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +667%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +100%
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
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 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +667%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
2
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +11747.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Water +146.9%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Equal in Other - 4.3
Brunost
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
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 +11747.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Water +146.9%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Equal in Other - 4.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brunost
Brunost
0
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 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 +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
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.
Brunost Gruyere cheese
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brunost Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 42.65g 0.36g Brunost
Protein 9.65g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 29.51g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 42.65g 0.36g Brunost
Calories 466kcal 413kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.36g Brunost
Calcium 400mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.52mg 0.17mg Brunost
Magnesium 70mg 36mg Brunost
Phosphorus 444mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 1409mg 81mg Brunost
Sodium 600mg 714mg Brunost
Zinc 1.14mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.08mg 0.032mg Brunost
Manganese 0.04mg 0.017mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1113IU 948IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 334µg 271µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
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
Folate 5µg 10µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 2.42µg 1.6µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.7µg 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
Cholesterol 94mg 110mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 19.16g 18.913g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.879g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.938g 1.733g Gruyere cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Brunost 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
87%
Brunost
36%
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 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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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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.

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.