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

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Differences between gruyere cheese and caraway cheese

  • Gruyere cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat, while caraway cheese has more vitamin B2 and iron.
  • Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 55% higher.
  • Caraway cheese contains 3 times less vitamin B5 than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese contains 0.562mg of vitamin B5, while caraway cheese contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in caraway cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, caraway.

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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 26% 303% 7.1% 6.4% 11% 106% 259% 93% 2.2% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +276.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +23.5%
~equal in Sodium ~690mg
~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% 90% 5.6% 9% 15% 64% 2% 34% 19% 200% 6.8% 7.5% 8.4%
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% 90% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +492.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~271µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +31.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +750%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
~equal in Fats ~29.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +108.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~18.584g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gruyere cheese Caraway cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Caraway cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.27µg 55%
Calcium 1011mg 673mg 34%
Phosphorus 605mg 490mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.45mg 13%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.94mg 9%
Protein 29.81g 25.18g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.19mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.83g 6%
Cholesterol 110mg 93mg 6%
Iron 0.17mg 0.64mg 6%
Fats 32.34g 29.2g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 8.275g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 36mg 22mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Folate 10µg 18µg 2%
Calories 413kcal 376kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.031mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Carbs 0.36g 3.06g 1%
Saturated fat 18.913g 18.584g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.074mg 1%
Sodium 714mg 690mg 1%
Copper 0.032mg 0.024mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 3.06g N/A
Potassium 81mg 93mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g N/A
Vitamin A 271µg 271µg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.18mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.324mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.896mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.563mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 2.412mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 2.095mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.659mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.326mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.682mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.884mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Caraway 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
35%
Gruyere cheese
22%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
72%
Caraway cheese

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.329g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/nutrients
  2. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.