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Gouda cheese vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gouda cheese and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Gouda cheese has less Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 41% higher.

We used Cheese, gouda and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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8
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Calcium +58.4%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Zinc - 3.87
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains less Sodium -46.4%
Contains more Calcium +58.4%
Contains more Iron +275%
Contains more Magnesium +31%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.5%
Contains more Copper +561.1%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Equal in Zinc - 3.87

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
7
:
4
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 605
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
Gouda cheese
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%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 605
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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2
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +103.8%
Gouda cheese
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
Parmigiano-Reggiano
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Protein +24.7%
Contains more Fats +37.2%
Contains more Carbs +62%
Contains more Water +22%
Contains more Other +103.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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1
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.4%
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Parmigiano-Reggiano
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.4%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 1.37g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 20g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 20g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 1.37g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 265kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 700mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.24mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Magnesium 29mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 546mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 121mg 125mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 819mg 1529mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 3.87mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Manganese 0.011mg 0.085mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Selenium 14.5µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 563IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 160µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.17mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 15IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.114mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.325mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.049mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 10µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.2mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.654mg 2.459mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.369mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.806mg 1.498mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.752mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 88mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 17.614g 13.317g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 6.098g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.462g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
33%
Gouda cheese
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.297g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 710mg)
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 - $1.2)
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.

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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.