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American cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between American cheese and Gouda cheese

  • American cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Gouda cheese is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • American cheese covers your daily Sodium needs 37% more than Gouda cheese.
  • Gouda cheese contains 3 times less Vitamin E than American cheese. American cheese contains 0.8mg of Vitamin E , while Gouda cheese contains 0.24mg.
  • Gouda cheese has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Cheese, gouda.

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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.
American cheese
American cheese
7
:
3
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Calcium +49.3%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Potassium - 121
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +49.3%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +272.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Zinc +56.6%
Equal in Potassium - 121

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.
American cheese
American cheese
6
:
5
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin A +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
American 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% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +13%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
3
:
2
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Equal in Water - 41.46
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Gouda cheese
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
Contains more Fats +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +66.7%
Contains more Other +71.8%
Contains more Protein +37.6%
Equal in Water - 41.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
1
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 2.22g American cheese
Protein 18.13g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 31.79g 27.44g American cheese
Carbs 3.7g 2.22g American cheese
Calories 371kcal 356kcal American cheese
Sugar 2.26g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calcium 1045mg 700mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.24mg American cheese
Magnesium 26mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 641mg 546mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 121mg American cheese
Sodium 1671mg 819mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 2.49mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.046mg 0.036mg American cheese
Manganese 0.041mg 0.011mg American cheese
Selenium 20.2µg 14.5µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 563IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 165µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.24mg American cheese
Vitamin D 23IU 20IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.063mg American cheese
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.34mg American cheese
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 8µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2.3µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.772mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.187mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.546mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 114mg American cheese
Trans Fat 1.144g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 18.057g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 7.747g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 0.657g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Gouda 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
32%
American cheese
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 852mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.443g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.