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Gouda cheese vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Mozzarella different?

  • Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat than Mozzarella.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Gouda cheese is 35% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Mozzarella. While Gouda cheese contains 114mg of Cholesterol, Mozzarella contains only 54mg.
  • Mozzarella has less Sodium.

Cheese, gouda and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium 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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
~equal in Calcium ~731mg
~equal in Iron ~0.25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~524mg
~equal in Selenium ~15.7µg

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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +27.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~517IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.34mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +60.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%

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 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.509 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 356kcal 280kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 27.44g 17.1g Gouda cheese
Net carbs 2.22g 3.1g Mozzarella
Carbs 2.22g 3.1g Mozzarella
Cholesterol 114mg 54mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 20IU 13IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 26mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 121mg 95mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.25mg Mozzarella
Sugar 2.22g 1.23g Mozzarella
Copper 0.036mg 0.027mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 3.13mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 524mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 16mg Mozzarella
Vitamin A 563IU 517IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 165µg 137µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.3µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.02mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.12mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B5 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.92µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.8µg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 9µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 17.614g 10.867g Mozzarella
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 4.844g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.509g Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.747g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.