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Cheddar Cheese vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cheddar Cheese and Gouda cheese

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Cheddar Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese contains 1.421g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Gouda cheese contains 0.657g.
  • 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.
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 3.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -20.3%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Selenium +96.6%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Copper +20%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Zinc - 3.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.063
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Other - 3.94
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 Fats +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Contains more Water +12%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Other - 3.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 2.22g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 33.31g 27.44g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 2.22g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 356kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 2.22g Cheddar Cheese
Calcium 710mg 700mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 76mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 653mg 819mg Cheddar Cheese
Zinc 3.64mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.011mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 14.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 563IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 165µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.24mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 20IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.334mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.34mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 27µg 21µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.352mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.93mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.404mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 114mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 7.747g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.657g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheddar Cheese Gouda cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Cheddar Cheese
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar 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 Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheddar 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.

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