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Gruyere cheese vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gruyere cheese and swiss cheese

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium and monounsaturated Fat, while swiss cheese has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for vitamin B12 61% more than gruyere cheese.
  • The amount of sodium in swiss cheese is lower.
  • Gruyere cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of swiss cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gruyere and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +30.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +106.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~574mg

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% 57% 5.6% 18% 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% 63% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +91.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.302mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg
~equal in Choline ~15.5mg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +300%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
~equal in Protein ~26.96g
~equal in Fats ~30.99g

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% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.227g

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Swiss cheese Opinion
Calories 413kcal 393kcal Gruyere cheese
Protein 29.81g 26.96g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 30.99g Gruyere cheese
Net carbs 0.36g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Carbs 0.36g 1.44g Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 93mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 36mg 33mg Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 890mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 72mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 0.13mg Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.36g 0g Swiss cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 574mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 714mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 948IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 271µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.017mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.011mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.064mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 0.353mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.071mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 2.7µg 1.4µg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 10µg
Trans Fat 0.987g Gruyere cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.5mg Swiss cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 18.227g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 8.046g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 1.341g Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.401mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 1.038mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 1.537mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 2.959mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 2.585mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.784mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 1.662mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 2.139mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 1.065mg Gruyere cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Swiss cheese
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
34%
Gruyere cheese
45%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.