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Gouda cheese vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gouda cheese and Cheese

  • Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, while Cheese has more Selenium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% higher.
  • Cheese contains 2 times less Potassium than Gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 121mg of Potassium, while Cheese contains 76mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cheese is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Cheese, cheddar.

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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%
Cheese
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +59.2%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Calcium ~710mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.64mg

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%
Cheese
Cheese
6
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.029mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.059mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.4µg
~equal in Choline ~16.5mg

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +12%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~22.87g
~equal in Other ~3.71g

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
Cheese
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +116.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~18.867g

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 Cheese
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Cheese Opinion
Calories 356kcal 404kcal Cheese
Protein 24.94g 22.87g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 33.31g Cheese
Net carbs 2.22g 3.09g Cheese
Carbs 2.22g 3.09g Cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 99mg Cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 24IU Cheese
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 710mg Cheese
Potassium 121mg 76mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.14mg Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g 0.48g Cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 3.64mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 455mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 653mg Cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 165µg 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.6µg Cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.027mg Cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 28.5µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.428mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.059mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.41mg Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.066mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.1µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 21µg 27µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 18.867g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.547mg Cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 1.044mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.206mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.939mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.025mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.547mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.074mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.404mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.547mg Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
33%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
79%
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 - 1.253g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.