Fontina vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between fontina and gouda cheese
- Fontina has more vitamin A and vitamin B12; however, gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 29% more.
- Fontina contains 2 times more vitamin A than gouda cheese. Fontina contains 913IU of vitamin A, while gouda cheese contains 563IU.
- Gouda cheese contains less saturated fat.
- Fontina has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fontina is 27, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, fontina 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 more ManganeseManganese | +27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.6 g
Fats:
31.14 g
Carbs:
1.55 g
Water:
37.92 g
Other:
3.79 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
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Protein
~24.94g
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Water
~41.46g
~equal in
Other
~3.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.687 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.654 g
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 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +151.8% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 546mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 550mg | 700mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 165µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.204mg | 0.334mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.654g | 0.657g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 19.196g | 17.614g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.68µg | 1.54µg | 6% |
| Fats | 31.14g | 27.44g | 6% |
| Folate | 6µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 29mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 3.5mg | 3.9mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.687g | 7.747g | 2% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 356kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 25.6g | 24.94g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 800mg | 819mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.025mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 114mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.55g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Carbs | 1.55g | 2.22g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.083mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2.3µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.361mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.935mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.384mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.664mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.497mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.926mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.959mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
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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
33%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fontina is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fontina contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fontina is relatively richer in vitamins