Gruyere cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Gruyere cheese and Cheddar Cheese
- Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 30% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, cheddar.
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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.
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Iron
+21.4%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+33%
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Manganese
+58.8%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Equal in Copper - 0.03
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Calcium
+42.4%
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Iron
+21.4%
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Magnesium
+33.3%
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Phosphorus
+33%
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Manganese
+58.8%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Potassium - 76
Equal in Sodium - 653
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
Equal in Copper - 0.03
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.
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Vitamin B1
+106.9%
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Vitamin B3
+79.7%
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Vitamin B5
+37.1%
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Vitamin B6
+22.7%
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Vitamin B12
+45.5%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+31%
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Vitamin E
+153.6%
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Vitamin B2
+53.4%
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Folate
+170%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
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Vitamin B1
+106.9%
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Vitamin B3
+79.7%
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Vitamin B5
+37.1%
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Vitamin B6
+22.7%
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Vitamin B12
+45.5%
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Vitamin K
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+31%
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Vitamin E
+153.6%
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Vitamin B2
+53.4%
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Folate
+170%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+30.3%
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Other
+15.9%
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Carbs
+758.3%
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Water
+11.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
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4.3 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Protein
+30.3%
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+15.9%
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Carbs
+758.3%
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+11.5%
Equal in Fats - 33.31
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
Saturated Fat:
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.733 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.246
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 3.09g |
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| Protein | 29.81g | 22.87g |
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| Fats | 32.34g | 33.31g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 3.09g |
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| Calories | 413kcal | 404kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.36g | 0.48g |
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| Calcium | 1011mg | 710mg |
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 605mg | 455mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 76mg |
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| Sodium | 714mg | 653mg |
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| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.64mg |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 948IU | 1242IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 271µg | 330µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 24IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.428mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.066mg |
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| Folate | 10µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.547mg |
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| Threonine | 1.089mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.206mg |
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| Leucine | 3.102mg | 1.939mg |
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| Lysine | 2.71mg | 1.025mg |
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| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.547mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.074mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.404mg |
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| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0.547mg |
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| Cholesterol | 110mg | 99mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.917g |
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| Saturated Fat | 18.913g | 18.867g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.043g | 9.246g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 1.421g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
36%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045999999999999g)
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.