Gruyere cheese vs. Parmesan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between gruyere cheese and parmesan
- Gruyere cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, and monounsaturated fat; however, parmesan is higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Parmesan covers your daily sodium needs 47% more than gruyere cheese.
- Parmesan has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, parmesan, grated.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +122.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +188.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +317.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +58.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
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:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3763.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67% |
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Protein
~28.42g
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
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.7% |
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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| Sodium | 714mg | 1804mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 34.4µg | 36% |
| Calcium | 1011mg | 853mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 18.913g | 15.371g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 1.4µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 86mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.043g | 7.13g | 7% |
| Fats | 32.34g | 27.84g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.358mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 13.91g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 4.2mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 605mg | 627mg | 3% |
| Protein | 29.81g | 28.42g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.071mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 1.386g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Folate | 10µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 262µg | 1% |
| Calories | 413kcal | 420kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 13.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 21IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | 0.07g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.383mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.455mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.102mg | 2.747mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.71mg | 2.201mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.538mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.117mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.542g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 1090mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)