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

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How are Cream cheese and Gouda cheese different?

  • Cream cheese is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Gouda cheese is 63% higher.
  • Cream cheese contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Gouda cheese. While Cream cheese contains 308µg of Vitamin A RAE, Gouda cheese contains only 165µg.
  • Gouda cheese has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cream and Cheese, gouda are the varieties 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.
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Calcium +621.6%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 5% 7% 46% 12% 41% 14% 6% 2% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Calcium +621.6%
Contains more Iron +118.2%
Contains more Magnesium +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +410.3%
Contains more Zinc +680%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Selenium +68.6%
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 18% 0% 0% 6% 54% 2% 32% 13% 7% 28% 6%
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 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +305.5%
Contains more Other +210.2%
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 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 +25.5%
Contains more Carbs +148.6%
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Protein +305.5%
Contains more Other +210.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 20.213 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.483 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 5.52g 2.22g Cream cheese
Protein 6.15g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 34.44g 27.44g Cream cheese
Carbs 5.52g 2.22g Cream cheese
Calories 350kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Sugar 3.76g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calcium 97mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.11mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 9mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 107mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 132mg 121mg Cream cheese
Sodium 314mg 819mg Cream cheese
Zinc 0.5mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.018mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 8.6µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 1111IU 563IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A RAE 308µg 165µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg 0.24mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.063mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 0.34mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 9µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.233mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.324mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0.657mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.567mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.191mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.395mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.175mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 101mg 114mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Cream cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g 7.747g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g 0.657g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream cheese 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
19%
Cream cheese
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Cream cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.

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