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Gouda cheese vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gouda cheese and roquefort

  • Gouda cheese has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while roquefort has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% higher.
  • Roquefort contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while roquefort contains 0.64µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in roquefort is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of roquefort is 27.

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

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Calcium ~662mg
~equal in Copper ~0.034mg
~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% 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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1065.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +409.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +63.5%
~equal in Carbs ~2g
~equal in Water ~39.38g

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 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100.9%
~equal in Saturated fat ~19.263g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~8.474g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Roquefort DV% diff.
Sodium 819mg 1809mg 43%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.64µg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.731mg 28%
Phosphorus 546mg 392mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.586mg 19%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.08mg 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 294µg 14%
Cholesterol 114mg 90mg 8%
Protein 24.94g 21.54g 7%
Saturated fat 17.614g 19.263g 7%
Folate 21µg 49µg 7%
Fats 27.44g 30.64g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.734mg 4%
Calcium 700mg 662mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.32g 4%
Iron 0.24mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.124mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 8.474g 2%
Calories 356kcal 369kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.04mg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.03mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 91mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 2g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 2g N/A
Magnesium 29mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Copper 0.036mg 0.034mg 0%
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Roquefort
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
32%
Gouda cheese
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 990mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.