Gruyere cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Gruyere cheese and Colby cheese
- Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, however, Colby cheese has more Vitamin B2, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Calcium from Gruyere cheese is 33% higher.
- Colby cheese has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 0.562mg of Vitamin B5, while Colby cheese has 0.21mg.
- Colby cheese is lower in Sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, colby.
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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 | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +92.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +613.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~32.11g
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
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.8% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~20.218g
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~9.28g
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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| Calories | 413kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 29.81g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 32.34g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 0.36g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 0.36g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 110mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 24IU | 24IU | |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 1011mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 81mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 0.36g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 605mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 714mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 948IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 271µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.28mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.7µg | |
| Folate | 10µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.913g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.043g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 1.089mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 3.102mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.71mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0.834mg |
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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
34%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.305g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.