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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 158% 23% 12% 13% 73% 166% 149% 1.2% 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 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%
~equal in Copper ~0.036mg
~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% 43% 5% 15% 7.3% 88% 19% 104% 38% 153% 6% 27% 8.4%
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% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +28.1%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 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 OtherOther +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.5%
~equal in Fats ~27.44g
~equal in Carbs ~2.22g
~equal in Water ~41.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.8 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 +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.
Blue cheese Gouda cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 353kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 21.4g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 28.74g 27.44g Blue cheese
Net carbs 2.34g 2.22g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.34g 2.22g Blue cheese
Cholesterol 75mg 114mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 21IU 20IU Blue cheese
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 528mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 256mg 121mg Blue cheese
Iron 0.31mg 0.24mg Blue cheese
Sugar 0.5g 2.22g Blue cheese
Copper 0.04mg 0.036mg Blue cheese
Zinc 2.66mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 387mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 1146mg 819mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 721IU 563IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A 198µg 165µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.24mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.334mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 1.016mg 0.063mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 1.729mg 0.34mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.08mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.22µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Blue cheese
Folate 36µg 21µg Blue cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 18.669g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.778g 7.747g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.8g 0.657g Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.785mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.919mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.852mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.584mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.556mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.758mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue 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
40%
Blue cheese
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Blue cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
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.

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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.