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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 RAE.
  • 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.

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
8
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2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Iron +429.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains more Copper +643.8%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Equal in Calcium - 1011
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Zinc - 3.9

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.
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
:
7
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.106
Equal in Folate - 10
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Gruyere cheese
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.106
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
3
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2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +280.6%
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +61.7%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Gruyere cheese
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 Carbs +280.6%
Contains more Water +52.5%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Fats +61.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
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2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +275.1%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 0.36g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 20g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 20g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 1.37g 0.36g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calories 265kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0g 0.36g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 1109mg 1011mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 38mg 36mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 729mg 605mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 81mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 1529mg 714mg Gruyere cheese
Zinc 3.87mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.238mg 0.032mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.085mg 0.017mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 17.7µg 14.5µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 948IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 271µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.28mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 15IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.279mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.106mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 1.6µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.519mg 1.089mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 2.983mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.459mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.369mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 1.498mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.752mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 88mg 110mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g 18.913g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 1.733g Gruyere cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Gruyere cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins

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.