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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 from 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.

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% 57% 5.6% 18% 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% 67% 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 +17.4%
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 Opinion
Calories 413kcal 466kcal Brunost
Protein 29.81g 9.65g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 29.51g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 42.65g Brunost
Carbs 0.36g 42.65g Brunost
Cholesterol 110mg 94mg Brunost
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 70mg Brunost
Calcium 1011mg 400mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 1409mg Brunost
Iron 0.17mg 0.52mg Brunost
Sugar 0.36g Brunost
Copper 0.032mg 0.08mg Brunost
Zinc 3.9mg 1.14mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 444mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 600mg Brunost
Vitamin A 948IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A 271µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.271mg Brunost
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 5µg Gruyere cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.16g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 7.879g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.938g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.135mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.393mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.519mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 0.992mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 0.814mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.318mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.54mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 0.765mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.293mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
34%
Gruyere cheese
81%
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.