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Gouda cheese vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gouda cheese and caramel?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A, yet caramel is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 76% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 16 times more cholesterol than caramel. Gouda cheese has 114mg of cholesterol, while caramel has 7mg.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index than caramel.

We used Cheese, gouda and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.

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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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +786.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +378.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +705.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1275%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +134.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.4%

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
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +442.2%
Contains more FatsFats +238.8%
Contains more WaterWater +387.8%
Contains more OtherOther +118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3368.5%

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
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +402.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.4%

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 Caramel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Caramel DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 2.476g 69%
Phosphorus 546mg 114mg 62%
Calcium 700mg 138mg 56%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.3µg 52%
Protein 24.94g 4.6g 41%
Cholesterol 114mg 7mg 36%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.44mg 31%
Fats 27.44g 8.1g 30%
Carbs 2.22g 77g 25%
Sodium 819mg 245mg 25%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.8µg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 3.478g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 12µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 1.542g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.103mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.62mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.256mg 6%
Folate 21µg 4µg 4%
Potassium 121mg 214mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.018mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8mg 1%
Calories 356kcal 382kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.148mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.46mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 77g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 65.5g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.205mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
19%
Caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.138g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.