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Brie vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brie and Gouda cheese different?

  • Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 52% more than Brie.
  • Brie contains 3 times more Folate than Gouda cheese. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Gouda cheese contains 21µg.
  • Brie is lower in Sodium.

Cheese, brie and Cheese, gouda types were used 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.
Brie
Brie
4
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5
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Manganese +209.1%
Contains more Calcium +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Brie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 56% 19% 15% 81% 14% 83% 65% 7% 5% 80%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -23.2%
Contains more Manganese +209.1%
Contains more Calcium +280.4%
Contains more Magnesium +45%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +63.9%
Contains more Copper +89.5%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Brie
Brie
8
:
0
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 563
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Brie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 5% 15% 0% 18% 120% 8% 42% 55% 49% 207% 6%
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 B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +503.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.8%
Contains more Folate +209.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 563
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
2
:
3
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Carbs +393.3%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Brie
21% 28% 48% 3%
Protein: 20.75 g
Fats: 27.68 g
Carbs: 0.45 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 2.7 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 Water +16.8%
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Carbs +393.3%
Contains more Other +45.9%
Equal in Fats - 27.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brie
Brie
3
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0
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
Brie
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.826 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 +25.7%
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.
Brie Gouda cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brie Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.45g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 20.75g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.68g 27.44g Brie
Carbs 0.45g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 334kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 0.45g 2.22g Brie
Calcium 184mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.5mg 0.24mg Brie
Magnesium 20mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 188mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 152mg 121mg Brie
Sodium 629mg 819mg Brie
Zinc 2.38mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.019mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.034mg 0.011mg Brie
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 592IU 563IU Brie
Vitamin A RAE 174µg 165µg Brie
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.24mg
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.03mg Brie
Vitamin B2 0.52mg 0.334mg Brie
Vitamin B3 0.38mg 0.063mg Brie
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.34mg Brie
Vitamin B6 0.235mg 0.08mg Brie
Folate 65µg 21µg Brie
Vitamin B12 1.65µg 1.54µg Brie
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.3µg
Tryptophan 0.322mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.751mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.015mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.929mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.851mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.592mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.34mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.716mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 114mg Brie
Saturated Fat 17.41g 17.614g Brie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.013g 7.747g Brie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.826g 0.657g Brie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brie Gouda 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
46%
Brie
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Brie
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Brie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172177/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.