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Gruyere cheese vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gruyere cheese and Yolk different?

  • Gruyere cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus, while Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin D, and Iron.
  • Yolk covers your daily need of Cholesterol 325% more than Gruyere cheese.
  • Gruyere cheese contains 8 times more Calcium than Yolk. Gruyere cheese contains 1011mg of Calcium, while Yolk contains 129mg.
  • Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, gruyere and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +683.7%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Iron +1505.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Calcium +683.7%
Contains more Magnesium +620%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.1%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Contains more Iron +1505.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.6%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +223.5%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%

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.
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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 6% 18% 0% 15% 65% 2% 34% 19% 8% 200% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +821.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.1%
Contains more Folate +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +57.6%
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +88%
Contains more Fats +21.9%
Contains more Other +152.9%
Contains more Carbs +897.2%
Contains more Water +57.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gruyere cheese Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 0.36g 3.59g Yolk
Protein 29.81g 15.86g Gruyere cheese
Fats 32.34g 26.54g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 0.36g 3.59g Yolk
Calories 413kcal 322kcal Gruyere cheese
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.36g 0.56g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 1011mg 129mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.17mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 36mg 5mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 605mg 390mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 81mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 714mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 3.9mg 2.3mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.032mg 0.077mg Yolk
Manganese 0.017mg 0.055mg Yolk
Selenium 14.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 948IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.28mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 24IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0.6µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.176mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.279mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.106mg 0.024mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.562mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 10µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.421mg 0.177mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.089mg 0.687mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.612mg 0.866mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 3.102mg 1.399mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.71mg 1.217mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.822mg 0.378mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.743mg 0.681mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.243mg 0.949mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.117mg 0.416mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 110mg 1085mg Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.913g 9.551g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 10.043g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 1.733g 4.204g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gruyere cheese Yolk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Gruyere cheese
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Gruyere cheese
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 666mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.362g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 975mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.