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Gruyere cheese vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gruyere cheese and duck eggs

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium and phosphorus, while duck eggs have more vitamin B12, iron, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Duck eggs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 258% higher.
  • Duck eggs contain 16 times less calcium than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese contains 1011mg of calcium, while duck eggs contain 64mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in duck eggs is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 12% 19% 20% 144% 21% 38% 94% 19% 5% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1479.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.1%
Contains more IronIron +2164.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +151%

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 0% 65% 27% 26% 39% 93% 3.8% 112% 58% 675% 1% 60% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +575%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +237.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +1610.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.7%
Contains more FatsFats +134.9%
Contains more OtherOther +277.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +302.8%
Contains more WaterWater +113.4%

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
32% 57% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.681 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.5%

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 Duck egg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Duck egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 110mg 884mg 258%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 5.4µg 158%
Calcium 1011mg 64mg 95%
Saturated fat 18.913g 3.681g 69%
Phosphorus 605mg 220mg 55%
Iron 0.17mg 3.85mg 46%
Choline 15.4mg 263.4mg 45%
Selenium 14.5µg 36.4µg 40%
Protein 29.81g 12.81g 34%
Fats 32.34g 13.77g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.862mg 26%
Sodium 714mg 146mg 25%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.41mg 23%
Folate 10µg 80µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.25mg 13%
Calories 413kcal 185kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.404mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 6.525g 9%
Vitamin A 271µg 194µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.156mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.34mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.7µg 6%
Vitamin D 24IU 69IU 6%
Magnesium 36mg 17mg 5%
Potassium 81mg 222mg 4%
Copper 0.032mg 0.062mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 1.223g 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 1.45g N/A
Carbs 0.36g 1.45g 0%
Sugar 0.36g 0.93g N/A
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.598mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.951mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.84mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.885mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.32mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Duck egg
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
100%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck egg
Duck egg contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck egg
Duck egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/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.