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Gruyere cheese vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gruyere cheese and condensed milk different?

  • Gruyere cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, while condensed milk is higher in choline and vitamin B2.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 73% more than condensed milk.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 6 times more sodium than condensed milk. Gruyere cheese contains 714mg of sodium, while condensed milk contains 127mg.
  • Condensed milk has a higher glycemic index (61) than gruyere cheese (0).

Cheese, gruyere and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened types were used in this article.

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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 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +314.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +183.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +358%
Contains more IronIron +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.2%
~equal in Selenium ~14.8µg

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% 90% 5.6% 9% 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 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +266.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +478.6%
~equal in Folate ~11µg

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
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +276.9%
Contains more FatsFats +271.7%
Contains more WaterWater +22.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15011.1%

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
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +313.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +414.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71%

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 Condensed milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Condensed milk DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 284mg 73%
Saturated fat 18.913g 5.486g 61%
Phosphorus 605mg 253mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.44µg 48%
Protein 29.81g 7.91g 44%
Fats 32.34g 8.7g 36%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.94mg 27%
Sodium 714mg 127mg 26%
Cholesterol 110mg 34mg 25%
Vitamin A 271µg 74µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 2.427g 19%
Carbs 0.36g 54.4g 18%
Choline 15.4mg 89.1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.416mg 11%
Potassium 81mg 371mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.337g 9%
Calories 413kcal 321kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.75mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.051mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.6µg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 24IU 6IU 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.015mg 2%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.8µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 54.4g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.19mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g 54.4g N/A
Manganese 0.017mg 0.006mg 0%
Folate 10µg 11µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Condensed milk
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
35%
Gruyere cheese
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk contains less Sodium (difference - 587mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.427g)
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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.