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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between parmigiano-Reggiano and gruyere cheese?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, and iron, yet gruyere cheese is higher in vitamin A.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for sodium is 35% more.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 7 times more copper than gruyere cheese. While parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.238mg of copper, gruyere cheese has only 0.032mg.
  • The amount of sodium in gruyere cheese is lower.
  • The glycemic index of gruyere cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Cheese, gruyere types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more IronIron +429.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +643.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~36mg
~equal in Calcium ~1011mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +58.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.106mg
~equal in Folate ~10µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
30% 32% 33% 4%
Protein: 29.81 g
Fats: 32.34 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 33.19 g
Other: 4.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.6%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
62% 33% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.913 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.733 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +64.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 1529mg 714mg 35%
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.6µg 28%
Saturated fat 13.317g 18.913g 25%
Copper 0.238mg 0.032mg 23%
Protein 20g 29.81g 20%
Fats 20g 32.34g 19%
Phosphorus 729mg 605mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.279mg 16%
Vitamin A 160µg 271µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 6.098g 10.043g 10%
Calcium 1109mg 1011mg 10%
Iron 0.9mg 0.17mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.733g 8%
Calories 265kcal 413kcal 7%
Cholesterol 88mg 110mg 7%
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.562mg 5%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.017mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.28mg 1%
Choline 20.7mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 15IU 24IU 1%
Potassium 125mg 81mg 1%
Carbs 1.37g 0.36g 0%
Net carbs 1.37g 0.36g N/A
Magnesium 38mg 36mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.36g N/A
Zinc 3.87mg 3.9mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.106mg 0%
Folate 10µg 10µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.421mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.612mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 3.102mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 2.71mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0.822mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.743mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 1.117mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere 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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
35%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.596g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
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 - $3.2)
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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients
  2. Gruyere cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171242/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.