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Cheddar Cheese vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheddar Cheese and Gruyere cheese

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 30% more.
  • Cheddar Cheese has 3 times more Folate than Gruyere cheese. Cheddar Cheese has 27µg of Folate, while Gruyere cheese has 10µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Cheese, gruyere.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
7
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Sodium - 714
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.032
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Calcium +42.4%
Contains more Iron +21.4%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Equal in Potassium - 81
Equal in Sodium - 714
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Equal in Copper - 0.032

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
4
:
6
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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 A +31%
Contains more Vitamin E +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +170%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +12.5%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +758.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +758.3%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Other +15.9%
Equal in Fats - 32.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
1
:
2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.043
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 10.043

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.36g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 33.31g 32.34g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.36g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.36g Gruyere cheese
Calcium 710mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.17mg Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 27mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 76mg 81mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 653mg 714mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg Gruyere cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.032mg Gruyere cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.017mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 948IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 271µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.28mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 24IU
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.279mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 27µg 10µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.421mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 1.404mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 110mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 18.913g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Gruyere cheese
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045999999999999g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.