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Gouda cheese vs. Caraway cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gouda cheese and Caraway cheese

  • Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Caraway cheese is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 53% more than Caraway cheese.
  • Caraway cheese contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Cheese, caraway.

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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 16% 202% 8.2% 24% 8% 80% 210% 90% 2.7% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
~equal in Calcium ~673mg
~equal in Selenium ~14.5µg

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% 34% 4.8% 15% 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 0% 63% 0% 0% 7.8% 104% 3.4% 11% 17% 34% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +470.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
25% 29% 3% 39% 3%
Protein: 25.18 g
Fats: 29.2 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 39.28 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more OtherOther +20.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.8%
~equal in Protein ~25.18g
~equal in Fats ~29.2g
~equal in Water ~39.28g

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
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.584 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.584g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.275g

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 Caraway cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Caraway cheese Opinion
Calories 356kcal 376kcal Caraway cheese
Protein 24.94g 25.18g Caraway cheese
Fats 27.44g 29.2g Caraway cheese
Net carbs 2.22g 3.06g Caraway cheese
Carbs 2.22g 3.06g Caraway cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 93mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 22mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 673mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 93mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.64mg Caraway cheese
Sugar 2.22g Caraway cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.024mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.94mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 490mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 690mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 1054IU Caraway cheese
Vitamin A 165µg 271µg Caraway cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.021mg Caraway cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.031mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.45mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.18mg Caraway cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.19mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.074mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.27µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 18µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 18.584g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.275g Caraway cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.83g Caraway cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.324mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.896mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.563mg Caraway cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.412mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 2.095mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.659mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.326mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.682mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.884mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Caraway cheese
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
31%
Gouda cheese
20%
Caraway cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
72%
Caraway 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 - 0.97g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 129mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway cheese
Caraway cheese 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
  2. Caraway cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173413/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.