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Butter vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Butter and Gouda cheese?

  • Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Gouda cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 164% more.
  • Butter has 4 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gouda cheese. While Butter has 684µg of Vitamin A RAE, Gouda cheese has only 165µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gouda cheese is lower.

We used Butter, without salt and Cheese, gouda types 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +2175%
Contains more Potassium +404.2%
Contains more Zinc +4233.3%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +1350%
Contains more Phosphorus +2175%
Contains more Potassium +404.2%
Contains more Zinc +4233.3%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1350%

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.
Butter
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Contains more Vitamin A +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +805.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 150% 47% 0% 0% 2% 8% 1% 7% 1% 3% 22% 18%
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 +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2566.7%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +805.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +195.6%
Contains more Protein +2834.1%
Contains more Carbs +3600%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Contains more Other +9750%
81% 18%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 81.11 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 17.94 g
Other: 0.04 g
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 +195.6%
Contains more Protein +2834.1%
Contains more Carbs +3600%
Contains more Water +131.1%
Contains more Other +9750%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 50.489 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.01 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butter Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 0.85g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 81.11g 27.44g Butter
Carbs 0.06g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 717kcal 356kcal Butter
Sugar 0.06g 2.22g Butter
Calcium 24mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.02mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 2mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 24mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 24mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 11mg 819mg Butter
Zinc 0.09mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.016mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.004mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 1µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 2499IU 563IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 684µg 165µg Butter
Vitamin E 2.32mg 0.24mg Butter
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.042mg 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.11mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 3µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 7µg 2.3µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.038mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0.083mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.067mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.021mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.057mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.023mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 215mg 114mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 50.489g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 23.43g 7.747g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 3.01g 0.657g Butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.166g Butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.315g Butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Butter 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
21%
Butter
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Butter
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 32.875g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 808mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.