Gruyere cheese vs. Brie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gruyere cheese and brie different?
- Gruyere cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A; however, brie is richer in vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for gruyere cheese is 83% higher.
- Gruyere cheese contains 3 times more phosphorus than brie. While gruyere cheese contains 605mg of phosphorus, brie contains only 188mg.
- Brie has less saturated fat.
Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, brie are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +449.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +258.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +109.8% |
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Saturated fat
~17.41g
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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| Calcium | 1011mg | 184mg | 83% |
| Phosphorus | 605mg | 188mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.52mg | 19% |
| Protein | 29.81g | 20.75g | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 2.38mg | 14% |
| Folate | 10µg | 65µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.235mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 174µg | 11% |
| Fats | 32.34g | 27.68g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 18.913g | 17.41g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 0.826g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.043g | 8.013g | 5% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 629mg | 4% |
| Calories | 413kcal | 334kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.65µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 20IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 0.45g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | 0.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.015mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.102mg | 1.929mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.71mg | 1.851mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.592mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.158mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.