Gouda cheese vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Gouda cheese and Cheddar Cheese
- Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
- Cheddar Cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 121mg of Potassium, while Cheddar Cheese contains 76mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Cheddar Cheese is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Cheese, cheddar.
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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.
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Iron
+71.4%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Potassium
+59.2%
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Copper
+20%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
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Iron
+71.4%
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Phosphorus
+20%
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Potassium
+59.2%
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Copper
+20%
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Sodium
-20.3%
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Manganese
+145.5%
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Selenium
+96.6%
Equal in Calcium - 710
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 3.64
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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Vitamin B6
+21.2%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+120.6%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+20.6%
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Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
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Vitamin B6
+21.2%
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Vitamin B12
+40%
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Vitamin A
+120.6%
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Vitamin E
+195.8%
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Vitamin D
+20%
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Vitamin B2
+28.1%
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Vitamin B5
+20.6%
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Folate
+28.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.059
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12%
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Fats
+21.4%
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Carbs
+39.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Other - 3.71
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
22.87 g
Fats:
33.31 g
Carbs:
3.09 g
Water:
37.02 g
Other:
3.71 g
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Water
+12%
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Fats
+21.4%
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Carbs
+39.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.87
Equal in Other - 3.71
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Saturated Fat:
17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.657 g
Saturated Fat:
18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.421 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.867
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 2.22g | 3.09g | |
Protein | 24.94g | 22.87g | |
Fats | 27.44g | 33.31g | |
Carbs | 2.22g | 3.09g | |
Calories | 356kcal | 404kcal | |
Sugar | 2.22g | 0.48g | |
Calcium | 700mg | 710mg | |
Iron | 0.24mg | 0.14mg | |
Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 546mg | 455mg | |
Potassium | 121mg | 76mg | |
Sodium | 819mg | 653mg | |
Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.64mg | |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.03mg | |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.027mg | |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 28.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 563IU | 1242IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 165µg | 330µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.71mg | |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.029mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.428mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0.059mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.41mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.066mg | |
Folate | 21µg | 27µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 1.1µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.547mg | |
Threonine | 0.93mg | 1.044mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 1.206mg | |
Leucine | 2.564mg | 1.939mg | |
Lysine | 2.654mg | 1.025mg | |
Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.547mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 1.074mg | |
Valine | 1.806mg | 1.404mg | |
Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.547mg | |
Cholesterol | 114mg | 99mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.917g | ||
Saturated Fat | 17.614g | 18.867g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.017g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.747g | 9.246g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 1.421g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.253g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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.