Gruyere cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between gruyere cheese and mozzarella
- The amount of vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and monounsaturated fat in gruyere cheese is higher than in mozzarella.
- Gruyere cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than mozzarella.
- Mozzarella has 45 times less sodium than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 714mg of sodium, while mozzarella has 16mg.
- Mozzarella has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mozzarella is 27, while the glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +24.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +761.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
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Protein
~27.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +107.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +240.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.913g | 10.867g | 37% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 16mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.92µg | 28% |
| Calcium | 1011mg | 731mg | 28% |
| Fats | 32.34g | 17.1g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 54mg | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 137µg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.043g | 4.844g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 605mg | 524mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 0.509g | 8% |
| Calories | 413kcal | 280kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.34mg | 5% |
| Protein | 29.81g | 27.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 15.7µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 3.1g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 13IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 18.4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 3.1g | N/A |
| Potassium | 81mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 3.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.71mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 698mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.046g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins