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Swiss cheese vs. Gruyere cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Swiss cheese and Gruyere cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Gruyere cheese has more Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 61% more than Gruyere cheese.
  • Swiss cheese contains 2 times more Selenium than Gruyere cheese. While Swiss cheese contains 30µg of Selenium, Gruyere cheese contains only 14.5µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Swiss cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, swiss 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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
5
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5
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Phosphorus - 605
Swiss cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Gruyere cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 304% 7% 26% 260% 8% 94% 107% 11% 3% 80%
Contains less Sodium -73.8%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +46.9%
Contains more Manganese +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Calcium +13.6%
Contains more Iron +30.8%
Contains more Potassium +12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
Equal in Phosphorus - 605

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.
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
4
:
6
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.279
Equal in Folate - 10
Swiss cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +92.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 948
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.279
Equal in Folate - 10

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
2
:
3
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Carbs +300%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.34
Swiss cheese
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +300%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Other +44.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese
1
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2
Gruyere cheese
Gruyere cheese
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913
Swiss cheese
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
Gruyere cheese
62% 33% 6%
Saturated Fat: 18.913 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.733 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.913

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Gruyere cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 0.36g Swiss cheese
Protein 26.96g 29.81g Gruyere cheese
Fats 30.99g 32.34g Gruyere cheese
Carbs 1.44g 0.36g Swiss cheese
Calories 393kcal 413kcal Gruyere cheese
Sugar 0g 0.36g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 1011mg Gruyere cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.17mg Gruyere cheese
Magnesium 33mg 36mg Gruyere cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 605mg Gruyere cheese
Potassium 72mg 81mg Gruyere cheese
Sodium 187mg 714mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 3.9mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.032mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.017mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 948IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 271µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.28mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Gruyere cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.06mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.279mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.106mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.562mg Gruyere cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.081mg Gruyere cheese
Folate 10µg 10µg
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.6µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.7µg Gruyere cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.421mg Gruyere cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 1.089mg Gruyere cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.612mg Gruyere cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 3.102mg Gruyere cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 2.71mg Gruyere cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.822mg Gruyere cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.743mg Gruyere cheese
Valine 2.139mg 2.243mg Gruyere cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 1.117mg Gruyere cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 110mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Gruyere cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 18.913g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 10.043g Gruyere cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 1.733g Gruyere cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
36%
Gruyere cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
89%
Gruyere cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 527mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.686g)
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 - $3.6)
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.
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.