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Gruyere cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gruyere cheese and eggnog

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2 in gruyere cheese is higher than in eggnog.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily calcium needs 88% more than eggnog.
  • Eggnog has 13 times less sodium than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 714mg of sodium, while eggnog has 54mg.
  • Eggnog has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of eggnog is 55, while the glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gruyere and Eggnog.

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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%
Eggnog
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +455%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +240%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +245.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.7%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%

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.
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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +359.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +239%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.105mg

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
Eggnog
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5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +555.2%
Contains more FatsFats +671.8%
Contains more OtherOther +541.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2136.1%
Contains more WaterWater +148.7%

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
Eggnog
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63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +671.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.3%

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 Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Eggnog DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 130mg 88%
Saturated fat 18.913g 2.591g 74%
Phosphorus 605mg 109mg 71%
Protein 29.81g 4.55g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.45µg 48%
Fats 32.34g 4.19g 43%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.46mg 31%
Sodium 714mg 54mg 29%
Vitamin A 271µg 59µg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 1.302g 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.2µg 19%
Cholesterol 110mg 59mg 17%
Calories 413kcal 88kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.198g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.19mg 7%
Choline 15.4mg 52.2mg 7%
Magnesium 36mg 19mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.417mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.2µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 49IU 3%
Carbs 0.36g 8.05g 3%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.05mg 2%
Folate 10µg 1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.034mg 2%
Potassium 81mg 165mg 2%
Copper 0.032mg 0.013mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.005mg 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 8.05g N/A
Iron 0.17mg 0.2mg 0%
Sugar 0.36g 8.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.105mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.322g)

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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.