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Gruyere cheese vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gruyere cheese and brunost

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B12, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for brunost is 85% higher.
  • Brunost has 3 times less zinc than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 3.9mg of zinc, while brunost has 1.14mg.
  • Brunost has a higher glycemic index than gruyere cheese.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +152.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +242.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.3%
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%
~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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +208.9%
Contains more WaterWater +146.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11747.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%
~equal in Fats ~29.51g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.16g

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 Brunost
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 1.382mg 85%
Calcium 1011mg 400mg 61%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 3.351mg 56%
Protein 29.81g 9.65g 40%
Potassium 81mg 1409mg 39%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.42µg 34%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.14mg 25%
Phosphorus 605mg 444mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.315mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.271mg 15%
Carbs 0.36g 42.65g 14%
Magnesium 36mg 70mg 8%
Vitamin A 271µg 334µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 7.879g 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.08mg 5%
Cholesterol 110mg 94mg 5%
Sodium 714mg 600mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.938g 5%
Iron 0.17mg 0.52mg 4%
Fats 32.34g 29.51g 4%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.813mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 413kcal 466kcal 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg 1%
Folate 10µg 5µg 1%
Saturated fat 18.913g 19.16g 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 0.36g N/A
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
72%
Brunost

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 Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 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. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.