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

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Important differences between Gouda cheese and Cheshire cheese

  • Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Cheshire cheese is richer in Vitamin A, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 30% more.
  • Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gouda and Cheese, cheshire.

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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 15% 193% 8.4% 7.9% 14% 76% 199% 91% 1.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.4%
Contains more IronIron +14.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.5%
~equal in Calcium ~643mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.012mg
~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% 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% 59% 0% 0% 12% 68% 1.5% 25% 17% 104% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.074mg

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
23% 31% 5% 38% 4%
Protein: 23.37 g
Fats: 30.6 g
Carbs: 4.78 g
Water: 37.65 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +11.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.3%
~equal in Protein ~23.37g
~equal in Water ~37.65g
~equal in Other ~3.6g

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 19.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -9.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Cheshire cheese Opinion
Calories 356kcal 387kcal Cheshire cheese
Protein 24.94g 23.37g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 30.6g Cheshire cheese
Net carbs 2.22g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Carbs 2.22g 4.78g Cheshire cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 103mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 21mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 643mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 95mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.21mg Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g Cheshire cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.042mg Cheshire cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 2.79mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 464mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 700mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 985IU Cheshire cheese
Vitamin A 165µg 233µg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.012mg Cheshire cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.046mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.293mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.08mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.413mg Cheshire cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.074mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.83µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 18µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 19.475g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.671g Cheshire cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.87g Cheshire cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.3mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.832mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.451mg Cheshire cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.238mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.945mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.612mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.231mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.56mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.821mg Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Cheshire cheese
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
23%
Cheshire cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
69%
Cheshire 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 - 1.861g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheshire cheese
Cheshire cheese is cheaper (difference - $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. Cheshire cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173415/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.