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

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Important differences between Swiss cheese and Gouda cheese

  • Swiss cheese has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE than Gouda cheese.
  • Swiss cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 63% more.
  • Swiss cheese contains 2 times more Selenium than Gouda cheese. Swiss cheese contains 30µg of Selenium, while Gouda cheese contains 14.5µg.
  • Swiss cheese contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, swiss 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 Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 546
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +27.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +12.1%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 546

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 E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.34
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +110%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +12.9%
Contains more Carbs +54.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +32.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.341 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +104.1%
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.
Swiss cheese Gouda cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.44g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 26.96g 24.94g Swiss cheese
Fats 30.99g 27.44g Swiss cheese
Carbs 1.44g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 393kcal 356kcal Swiss cheese
Sugar 0g 2.22g Swiss cheese
Calcium 890mg 700mg Swiss cheese
Iron 0.13mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 33mg 29mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 574mg 546mg Swiss cheese
Potassium 72mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 187mg 819mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 4.37mg 3.9mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.047mg 0.036mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.026mg 0.011mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 30µg 14.5µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 1047IU 563IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 165µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.24mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0.063mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 0.34mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 10µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 1.54µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.352mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg 0.93mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg 1.306mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg 2.564mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.784mg 0.719mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 1.431mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg 1.806mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg 1.032mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 114mg Swiss cheese
Trans Fat 0.987g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 18.227g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g 0g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.046g 7.747g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 0.657g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

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Swiss cheese Gouda cheese
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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
48%
Swiss cheese
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 632mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.613g)
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 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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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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