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Gouda cheese vs. Béchamel sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gouda cheese and béchamel sauce?

  • Gouda cheese is richer than béchamel sauce in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 77% more.
  • Gouda cheese has 14 times more cholesterol than béchamel sauce. While gouda cheese has 114mg of cholesterol, béchamel sauce has only 8mg.

We used Cheese, gouda and Sauce, homemade, white, thin types 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 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 38% 14% 7.9% 4.3% 11% 43% 43% 3.1% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +455.6%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +828.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +339.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.2%

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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 2.7% 24% 3.4% 18% 14% 42% 4.9% 20% 9.5% 38% 1.5% 6.8% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.339mg
~equal in Choline ~14.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
4% 7% 7% 81%
Protein: 3.77 g
Fats: 6.73 g
Carbs: 7.4 g
Water: 80.66 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +561.5%
Contains more FatsFats +307.7%
Contains more OtherOther +173.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +94.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
34% 42% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.586 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +190.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Béchamel sauce DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 2.152g 70%
Phosphorus 546mg 101mg 64%
Calcium 700mg 126mg 57%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.3µg 52%
Protein 24.94g 3.77g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 8mg 35%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.42mg 32%
Fats 27.44g 6.73g 32%
Sodium 819mg 328mg 21%
Selenium 14.5µg 3.3µg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 2.67g 13%
Calories 356kcal 105kcal 13%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.184mg 12%
Vitamin A 165µg 73µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.586g 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 49IU 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Folate 21µg 9µg 3%
Carbs 2.22g 7.4g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.024mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.261mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 163mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.6µg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 7.3g N/A
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g 4.78g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.17mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.339mg 0%
Choline 15.4mg 14.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.147mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.198mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.32mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.259mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.157mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.219mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.089mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Béchamel sauce
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
32%
Gouda cheese
15%
Béchamel sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
19%
Béchamel sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Béchamel sauce
Béchamel sauce is cheaper (difference - $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. 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.