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Cheesecake vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Gouda cheese different?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Manganese, however, Gouda cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Gouda cheese is 65% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 13 times more Manganese than Gouda cheese. While Cheesecake contains 0.14mg of Manganese, Gouda cheese contains only 0.011mg.
  • Cheesecake has less Saturated Fat.

Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
7
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Calcium +1272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +487.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +664.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Manganese +1172.7%
Contains more Calcium +1272.5%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +487.1%
Contains more Potassium +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +664.7%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
5
:
6
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +805.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 563
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Gouda cheese
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 E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +805.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 563
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.03

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
3
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Carbs +1048.6%
Contains more Protein +353.5%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Other +337.8%
Equal in Water - 41.46
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Gouda cheese
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 Carbs +1048.6%
Contains more Protein +353.5%
Contains more Fats +22%
Contains more Other +337.8%
Equal in Water - 41.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
3
:
0
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 2.22g Cheesecake
Protein 5.5g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 22.5g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 25.5g 2.22g Cheesecake
Calories 321kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 21.8g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Fiber 0.4g 0g Cheesecake
Calcium 51mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.63mg 0.24mg Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 93mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 90mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 438mg 819mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.02mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.14mg 0.011mg Cheesecake
Selenium 5.2µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 547IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.24mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.063mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.34mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 18µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 4.4µg 2.3µg Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.222mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.281mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0.464mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.372mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.136mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.314mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.133mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 55mg 114mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 17.614g Cheesecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 7.747g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.657g Cheesecake

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Cheesecake Gouda cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Cheesecake
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.693g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.