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 for brunost is 85% higher.
- Gruyere cheese has 17 times less potassium than brunost. Brunost has 1409mg of potassium, while gruyere cheese has 81mg.
- Brunost has a higher glycemic index than gruyere cheese.
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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.2% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.65 g
Fats:
29.51 g
Carbs:
42.65 g
Water:
13.44 g
Other:
4.75 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.938 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.382mg | 0.279mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 400mg | 1011mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.351mg | 0.562mg | 56% |
| Protein | 9.65g | 29.81g | 40% |
| Potassium | 1409mg | 81mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.42µg | 1.6µg | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 3.9mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 444mg | 605mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.315mg | 0.06mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.271mg | 0.081mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 42.65g | 0.36g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 334µg | 271µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.879g | 10.043g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 110mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 600mg | 714mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.938g | 1.733g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Fats | 29.51g | 32.34g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.813mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 413kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.017mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 19.16g | 18.913g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 42.65g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.36g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.135mg | 0.421mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.393mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.519mg | 1.612mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.992mg | 3.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.814mg | 2.71mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.318mg | 0.822mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.54mg | 1.743mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.765mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.293mg | 1.117mg | 0% |
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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
84%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brunost contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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