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.
| 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% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +91.3% |
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:
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
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
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.6µg | 3.06µg | 61% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 30µg | 28% |
| Sodium | 714mg | 187mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 1011mg | 890mg | 12% |
| Protein | 29.81g | 26.96g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 93mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.043g | 8.046g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.562mg | 0.353mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 605mg | 574mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 4.37mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.011mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 18.913g | 18.227g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.733g | 1.341g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.279mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 288µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Fats | 32.34g | 30.99g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 413kcal | 393kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.36g | 1.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.36g | 1.44g | N/A |
| Potassium | 81mg | 72mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.36g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.017mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.106mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Folate | 10µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.421mg | 0.401mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.089mg | 1.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.612mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 3.102mg | 2.959mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.71mg | 2.585mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.822mg | 0.784mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.743mg | 1.662mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.243mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.117mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.018g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
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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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48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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