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Gouda cheese vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gouda cheese and Butter?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Butter is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Butter's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 164% more.
  • Gouda cheese has 74 times more Sodium than Butter. While Gouda cheese has 819mg of Sodium, Butter has only 11mg.

We used Cheese, gouda and Butter, without salt 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 1% 2% 11% 3% 2% 3% 6% 1% 6%
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%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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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Butter
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.3%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +204.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gouda cheese Butter
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 Gouda cheese Butter Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 0.06g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 0.85g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 81.11g Butter
Carbs 2.22g 0.06g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 717kcal Butter
Sugar 2.22g 0.06g Butter
Calcium 700mg 24mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.02mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 2mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 24mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 24mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 11mg Butter
Zinc 3.9mg 0.09mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.016mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.004mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 1µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 2499IU Butter
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 684µg Butter
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.32mg Butter
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.005mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.034mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.042mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.11mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.003mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 3µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.17µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 7µg Butter
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.012mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.038mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.051mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 0.083mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.067mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.021mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.041mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.057mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.023mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 215mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 50.489g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 23.43g Butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 3.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Butter
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
33%
Gouda cheese
21%
Butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
4%
Butter

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173430/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.