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Caramel vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between caramel and gouda cheese?

  • Caramel is richer in vitamin B1, yet gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Caramel has 3 times more vitamin B1 than gouda cheese. Caramel has 0.103mg of vitamin B1, while gouda cheese has 0.03mg.
  • Caramel contains less sodium.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Candies, caramels and Cheese, gouda 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +786.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.476g 17.614g 69%
Phosphorus 114mg 546mg 62%
Calcium 138mg 700mg 56%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.54µg 52%
Protein 4.6g 24.94g 41%
Cholesterol 7mg 114mg 36%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.9mg 31%
Fats 8.1g 27.44g 30%
Carbs 77g 2.22g 25%
Sodium 245mg 819mg 25%
Selenium 1.8µg 14.5µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.657g 19%
Vitamin A 12µg 165µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 7.747g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.03mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.334mg 6%
Folate 4µg 21µg 4%
Potassium 214mg 121mg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg 2%
Copper 0.018mg 0.036mg 2%
Choline 8mg 15.4mg 1%
Calories 382kcal 356kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.24mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 1.032mg 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 CarbsCarbs +3368.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.2%
Contains more FatsFats +238.8%
Contains more WaterWater +387.8%
Contains more OtherOther +118.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.4%

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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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.