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

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Significant differences between Caraway cheese and Gouda cheese

  • Caraway cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Gouda cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 53% more than Caraway cheese.
  • Gouda cheese has 2 times less Vitamin A RAE than Caraway cheese. Caraway cheese has 271µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Gouda cheese has 165µg.
  • Gouda cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, caraway 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
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 IronIron +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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 0% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
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% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +470.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 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 +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g
~equal in Fats ~27.44g
~equal in Water ~41.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.614g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.747g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caraway cheese Gouda cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 376kcal 356kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 25.18g 24.94g Caraway cheese
Fats 29.2g 27.44g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 3.06g 2.22g Caraway cheese
Carbs 3.06g 2.22g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 93mg 114mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 22mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 673mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 93mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.64mg 0.24mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 2.22g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.024mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 2.94mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 490mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 690mg 819mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 1054IU 563IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A RAE 271µg 165µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.03mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.334mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.063mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 18µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 18.584g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.275g 7.747g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 0.657g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.324mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.896mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.563mg 1.306mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.412mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.095mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.659mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.326mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.682mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.884mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caraway cheese Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Caraway cheese
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Caraway cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.