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Gruyere cheese vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gruyere cheese and turkey eggs

  • Gruyere cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, turkey eggs have more iron, selenium, vitamin B5, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for turkey eggs is 274% higher.
  • Turkey eggs have 10 times less calcium than gruyere cheese. Gruyere cheese has 1011mg of calcium, while turkey eggs have 99mg.
  • Turkey eggs are lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gruyere and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +176.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +921.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.3%
Contains more IronIron +2311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +136.6%

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% 55% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +610%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.69µg

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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.9%
Contains more FatsFats +172.2%
Contains more OtherOther +444.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.4%
Contains more WaterWater +118.4%

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +119.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.658g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Turkey egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 110mg 933mg 274%
Calcium 1011mg 99mg 91%
Saturated fat 18.913g 3.632g 69%
Phosphorus 605mg 170mg 62%
Iron 0.17mg 4.1mg 49%
Selenium 14.5µg 34.3µg 36%
Protein 29.81g 13.68g 32%
Fats 32.34g 11.88g 31%
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 1.889mg 27%
Sodium 714mg 151mg 24%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.58mg 21%
Folate 10µg 71µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.47mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 10.043g 4.571g 14%
Vitamin A 271µg 166µg 12%
Calories 413kcal 171kcal 12%
Magnesium 36mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.131mg 4%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.69µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0.032mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2%
Potassium 81mg 142mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.038mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.024mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 1.658g 1%
Net carbs 0.36g 1.15g N/A
Carbs 0.36g 1.15g 0%
Sugar 0.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.219mg 0%
Threonine 1.089mg 0.672mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.855mg 0%
Leucine 3.102mg 1.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.71mg 0.924mg 0%
Methionine 0.822mg 0.442mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.773mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 0.985mg 0%
Histidine 1.117mg 0.33mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Turkey egg
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
46%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.281g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 823mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.