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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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
3
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6
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.1%
Contains more Iron +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +1639.5%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Brunost
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Calcium +152.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.3%
Contains more Zinc +242.1%
Contains more Iron +205.9%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +1639.5%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +135.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
4
:
7
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +667%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%
Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Brunost
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +395.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +667%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +496.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
3
:
2
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Protein +208.9%
Contains more Water +146.9%
Contains more Carbs +11747.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51
Gruyere cheese
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Brunost
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 Protein +208.9%
Contains more Water +146.9%
Contains more Carbs +11747.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Fats - 29.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
3
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0
Brunost
Brunost
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Brunost
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 19.16

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 29.81g 9.65g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 29.51g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 413kcal 466kcal Brunost
Sugar 0.36g Brunost
Calcium 1011mg 400mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.52mg Brunost
Magnesium 36mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 605mg 444mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 714mg 600mg Brunost
Zinc 3.9mg 1.14mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.08mg Brunost
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg Brunost
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 948IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
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
Folate 10µg 5µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.42µg Brunost
Vitamin K 2.7µg 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
Cholesterol 110mg 94mg Brunost
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.16g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 7.879g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.938g Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Brunost
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Gruyere cheese
87%
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 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 lower in Cholesterol?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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.