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Gruyere cheese vs. Cheshire cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gruyere cheese and Cheshire cheese

  • The amount of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat in Gruyere cheese is higher than in Cheshire cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 37% more than Cheshire cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Cheshire cheese. While Gruyere cheese contains 1.733g of Polyunsaturated fat, Cheshire cheese contains only 0.87g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, cheshire.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
~equal in Sodium ~700mg
~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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~985IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.293mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.6%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1227.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~equal in Fats ~30.6g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~19.475g

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 Cheshire cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 413kcal 387kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 29.81g 23.37g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30.6g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 0.36g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 103mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin D 24IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 21mg Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 643mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 95mg Cheshire cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.21mg Cheshire cheese
Sugar 0.36g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.79mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 464mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 700mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 233µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.012mg Gruyere cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.046mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.293mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.08mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.413mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.074mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.83µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 18µg Cheshire cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 19.475g Gruyere cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.671g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.87g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.3mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.832mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.451mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 2.238mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 1.945mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.612mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.231mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 1.56mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.821mg Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Cheshire cheese
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
69%
Cheshire cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.562g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.