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Cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cheese and gouda cheese

  • Cheese has more selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat, while gouda cheese has more vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for selenium is 25% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 2 times less vitamin A than cheese. Cheese contains 1242IU of vitamin A, while gouda cheese contains 563IU.
  • The amount of saturated fat in gouda cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.9mg

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.
Cheese
6
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g
~equal in Other ~3.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.614g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.54µg 18%
Vitamin A 330µg 165µg 18%
Phosphorus 455mg 546mg 13%
Fats 33.31g 27.44g 9%
Sodium 653mg 819mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.334mg 7%
Saturated fat 18.867g 17.614g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.657g 5%
Cholesterol 99mg 114mg 5%
Protein 22.87g 24.94g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 7.747g 4%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.24mg 3%
Calories 404kcal 356kcal 2%
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg 2%
Folate 27µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg 1%
Calcium 710mg 700mg 1%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg 1%
Potassium 76mg 121mg 1%
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 2.22g 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 2.22g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.063mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Choline 16.5mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 1.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
35%
Cheese
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
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 - 1.253g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.