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

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What are the main differences between Gouda cheese and Blue cheese?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Blue cheese is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 28% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 2 times more Cholesterol than Blue cheese. Gouda cheese has 114mg of Cholesterol, while Blue cheese has 75mg.

We used Cheese, gouda and Cheese, blue 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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
6
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3
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Blue cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +32.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.6%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Iron +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.6%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
2
:
8
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Blue cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1512.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.5
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
1
:
4
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Carbs - 2.34
Equal in Water - 42.41
Gouda cheese
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
Blue cheese
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Fats - 28.74
Equal in Carbs - 2.34
Equal in Water - 42.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
1
:
2
Blue cheese
Blue cheese
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Blue cheese
69% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 18.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 18.669
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.778

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 2.34g Blue cheese
Protein 24.94g 21.4g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 2.22g 2.34g Blue cheese
Calories 356kcal 353kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g 0.5g Blue cheese
Calcium 700mg 528mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.31mg Blue cheese
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 387mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 819mg 1146mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.66mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 563IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 21µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.22µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.312mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.785mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.124mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.919mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.852mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.584mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.087mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.556mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.758mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 75mg Blue cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 18.669g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Blue cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Gouda cheese
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.