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

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A recap on differences between gruyere cheese and powdered milk

  • Gruyere cheese has less vitamin B2, vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 71% more than gruyere cheese.
  • Powdered milk contains 2 times less sodium than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese contains 714mg of sodium, while powdered milk contains 371mg.
  • The glycemic index of powdered milk is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gruyere and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1542%
Contains more IronIron +176.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
~equal in Calcium ~912mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +331.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +509.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +272.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +103.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +270%
Contains more CholineCholine +662.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~258µg

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1243.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10572.2%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +160.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 1.205mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 3.25µg 69%
Potassium 81mg 1330mg 37%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 2.271mg 34%
Phosphorus 605mg 776mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.283mg 19%
Choline 15.4mg 117.4mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.302mg 17%
Sodium 714mg 371mg 15%
Carbs 0.36g 38.42g 13%
Magnesium 36mg 85mg 12%
Saturated fat 18.913g 16.742g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Calcium 1011mg 912mg 10%
Fats 32.34g 26.71g 9%
Folate 10µg 37µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 0.665g 7%
Protein 29.81g 26.32g 7%
Copper 0.032mg 0.08mg 5%
Zinc 3.9mg 3.34mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 7.924g 5%
Iron 0.17mg 0.47mg 4%
Cholesterol 110mg 97mg 4%
Calories 413kcal 496kcal 4%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.646mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.58mg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin A 271µg 258µg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0.36g 38.42g N/A
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Powdered 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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.171g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.2)

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.