Edam vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Edam and Gruyere cheese
- Edam has more Vitamin B2, while Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Gruyere cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 28% higher.
- Gruyere cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Edam. Edam contains 188mg of Potassium, while Gruyere cheese contains 81mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Gruyere cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, edam 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +132.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +158.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.99 g
Fats:
27.8 g
Carbs:
1.43 g
Water:
41.56 g
Other:
4.22 g
Protein:
29.81 g
Fats:
32.34 g
Carbs:
0.36 g
Water:
33.19 g
Other:
4.3 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
~equal in
Other
~4.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.572 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.733 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.6% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~18.913g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 413kcal |
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| Protein | 24.99g | 29.81g |
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| Fats | 27.8g | 32.34g |
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| Net carbs | 1.43g | 0.36g |
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| Carbs | 1.43g | 0.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 89mg | 110mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 36mg |
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| Calcium | 731mg | 1011mg |
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| Potassium | 188mg | 81mg |
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| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.17mg |
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| Sugar | 1.43g | 0.36g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.032mg |
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| Zinc | 3.75mg | 3.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 536mg | 605mg |
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| Sodium | 812mg | 714mg |
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| Vitamin A | 825IU | 948IU |
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| Vitamin A | 243µg | 271µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.389mg | 0.279mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.082mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.281mg | 0.562mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.081mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 10µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.572g | 18.913g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.125g | 10.043g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.665g | 1.733g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.421mg |
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| Threonine | 0.932mg | 1.089mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.308mg | 1.612mg |
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| Leucine | 2.57mg | 3.102mg |
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| Lysine | 2.66mg | 2.71mg |
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| Methionine | 0.721mg | 0.822mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.434mg | 1.743mg |
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| Valine | 1.81mg | 2.243mg |
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| Histidine | 1.034mg | 1.117mg |
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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
33%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gruyere cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gruyere cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gruyere cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gruyere cheese is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gruyere cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Edam is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.341g)
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.