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

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How are gouda cheese and cream cheese different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for gouda cheese is 63% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 8 times more zinc than cream cheese. While gouda cheese contains 3.9mg of zinc, cream cheese contains only 0.5mg.
  • Cream cheese has less sodium.

Cheese, gouda and Cheese, cream are the varieties used 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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +222.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +621.6%
Contains more IronIron +118.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +680%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +410.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.7%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~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 0% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.1µg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +305.5%
Contains more OtherOther +210.2%
Contains more FatsFats +25.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +148.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -12.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +125.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Cream cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 546mg 107mg 63%
Calcium 700mg 97mg 60%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.22µg 55%
Protein 24.94g 6.15g 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.5mg 31%
Sodium 819mg 314mg 22%
Vitamin A 165µg 308µg 16%
Saturated fat 17.614g 20.213g 12%
Fats 27.44g 34.44g 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.6µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.23mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.483g 6%
Magnesium 29mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.86mg 4%
Cholesterol 114mg 101mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.517mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Folate 21µg 9µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 8.907g 3%
Choline 15.4mg 27.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.018mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.023mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 5.52g 1%
Calories 356kcal 350kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 5.52g N/A
Potassium 121mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.091mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.291mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Cream 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
32%
Gouda cheese
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.599g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.