Blue cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between blue cheese and gouda cheese?
- Blue cheese is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc.
- Blue cheese's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 28% higher.
- Blue cheese has 16 times more vitamin B3 than gouda cheese. Blue cheese has 1.016mg of vitamin B3, while gouda cheese has 0.063mg.
- Gouda cheese contains less sodium.
We used Cheese, blue 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1512.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +408.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +107.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.4 g
Fats:
28.74 g
Carbs:
2.34 g
Water:
42.41 g
Other:
5.11 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.44g
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Carbs
~2.22g
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Water
~41.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.669 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.8 g
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 | +21.8% |
~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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.729mg | 0.34mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 546mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 528mg | 700mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1146mg | 819mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.22µg | 1.54µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 114mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.66mg | 3.9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg | 0.08mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.4g | 24.94g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.016mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 18.669g | 17.614g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.382mg | 0.334mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 198µg | 165µg | 4% |
| Folate | 36µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Fats | 28.74g | 27.44g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.31mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.8g | 0.657g | 1% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 356kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 2.34g | 2.22g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.34g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.778g | 7.747g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.312mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.785mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.124mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.919mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.852mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.584mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.087mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.556mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.758mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.