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Gruyere cheese vs. Omelette — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gruyere cheese and omelette

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc, while omelette has more choline, selenium, and iron.
  • Gruyere cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 96% more than omelette.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 6 times more saturated fat than omelette. While gruyere cheese contains 18.913g of saturated fat, omelette contains only 3.319g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gruyere and Egg, whole, cooked, omelet.

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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 7.9% 14% 10% 56% 21% 30% 72% 20% 3.1% 141%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2006.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.4%
Contains more IronIron +770.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.9%

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% 57% 26% 26% 8.5% 89% 1.2% 77% 33% 95% 11% 29% 135%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +290%
Contains more CholineCholine +1507.8%
~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
11% 12% 76%
Protein: 10.57 g
Fats: 11.66 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 76.13 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182%
Contains more FatsFats +177.4%
Contains more OtherOther +330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.8%
Contains more WaterWater +129.4%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.712 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Omelette DV% diff.
Calcium 1011mg 48mg 96%
Saturated fat 18.913g 3.319g 71%
Cholesterol 110mg 313mg 68%
Phosphorus 605mg 167mg 63%
Choline 15.4mg 247.6mg 42%
Protein 29.81g 10.57g 38%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.76µg 35%
Fats 32.34g 11.66g 32%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.09mg 26%
Sodium 714mg 155mg 24%
Selenium 14.5µg 25.8µg 21%
Iron 0.17mg 1.48mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.289mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 4.843g 13%
Calories 413kcal 154kcal 13%
Vitamin A 271µg 172µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.386mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.29mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 2.712g 7%
Folate 10µg 39µg 7%
Vitamin D 24IU 69IU 6%
Magnesium 36mg 11mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.7µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.143mg 5%
Copper 0.032mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.034mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 4.5µg 2%
Potassium 81mg 117mg 1%
Carbs 0.36g 0.64g 0%
Net carbs 0.36g 0.64g N/A
Sugar 0.36g 0.31g N/A
Manganese 0.017mg 0.024mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0.709g N/A
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.14mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.467mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.565mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 0.913mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.767mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.572mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.722mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.26mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.049g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Omelette
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
45%
Omelette
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
37%
Omelette

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Omelette
Omelette contains less Sodium (difference - 559mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Omelette
Omelette is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.594g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Omelette
Omelette is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 203mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Omelette - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172185/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.