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Mozzarella vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mozzarella and gouda cheese different?

  • Gouda cheese has more vitamin B12, zinc, and monounsaturated fat than mozzarella.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for gouda cheese is 35% higher.
  • Mozzarella has less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than mozzarella (27).

Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Cheese, gouda are the varieties used in this article.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
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 less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Iron ~0.24mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~546mg
~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% 46% 3% 4.5% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.334mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 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 +39.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 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 -38.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mozzarella Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Sodium 16mg 819mg 35%
Saturated fat 10.867g 17.614g 31%
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 1.54µg 26%
Cholesterol 54mg 114mg 20%
Fats 17.1g 27.44g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.844g 7.747g 7%
Zinc 3.13mg 3.9mg 7%
Protein 27.5g 24.94g 5%
Calories 280kcal 356kcal 4%
Phosphorus 524mg 546mg 3%
Calcium 731mg 700mg 3%
Folate 9µg 21µg 3%
Vitamin A 137µg 165µg 3%
Selenium 15.7µg 14.5µg 2%
Choline 18.4mg 15.4mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g 0.657g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 95mg 121mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 13IU 20IU 1%
Copper 0.027mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.24mg 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 2.22g N/A
Carbs 3.1g 2.22g 0%
Iron 0.25mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.34mg 0.334mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mozzarella 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
23%
Mozzarella
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Mozzarella
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.