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Roquefort vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Roquefort and Gouda cheese

  • Roquefort has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Folate, while Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 43% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Roquefort. Roquefort contains 1.731mg of Vitamin B5, while Gouda cheese contains 0.34mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gouda cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, roquefort 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.
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +86%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
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 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 41.46
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 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 +11.7%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Protein +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Equal in Water - 41.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.9%
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.
Roquefort Gouda cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Roquefort Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 21.54g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 30.64g 27.44g Roquefort
Carbs 2g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 369kcal 356kcal Roquefort
Sugar 2.22g Roquefort
Calcium 662mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.56mg 0.24mg Roquefort
Magnesium 30mg 29mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 392mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 91mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 1809mg 819mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 2.08mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.034mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.03mg 0.011mg Roquefort
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1047IU 563IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 294µg 165µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.586mg 0.334mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 0.734mg 0.063mg Roquefort
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 0.34mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.124mg 0.08mg Roquefort
Folate 49µg 21µg Roquefort
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.965mg 0.93mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 1.217mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.114mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.848mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.558mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.614mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.602mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 90mg 114mg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g 7.747g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g 0.657g Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Roquefort 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
39%
Roquefort
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%
Roquefort
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.649g)
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 - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.