Gouda cheese vs. Colby cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Gouda cheese and Colby cheese
- Gouda cheese has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Colby cheese has more Vitamin A, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Gouda cheese covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 30% more than Colby cheese.
- Gouda cheese contains 4 times more Sugar than Colby cheese. While Gouda cheese contains 2.22g of Sugar, Colby cheese contains only 0.52g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gouda and Cheese, colby.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +216.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +76.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
23.76 g
Fats:
32.11 g
Carbs:
2.57 g
Water:
38.2 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
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Protein
~23.76g
~equal in
Water
~38.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
20.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.28 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.953 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +19.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +45.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 394kcal |
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| Protein | 24.94g | 23.76g |
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| Fats | 27.44g | 32.11g |
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| Net carbs | 2.22g | 2.57g |
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| Carbs | 2.22g | 2.57g |
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| Cholesterol | 114mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 24IU |
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| Magnesium | 29mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 700mg | 685mg |
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| Potassium | 121mg | 127mg |
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| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.76mg |
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| Sugar | 2.22g | 0.52g |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.07mg |
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| Phosphorus | 546mg | 457mg |
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| Sodium | 819mg | 604mg |
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| Vitamin A | 563IU | 994IU |
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| Vitamin A | 165µg | 264µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.83µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 21µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.614g | 20.218g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.747g | 9.28g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.953g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.305mg |
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| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.845mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 1.475mg |
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| Leucine | 2.564mg | 2.275mg |
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| Lysine | 2.654mg | 1.978mg |
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| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.622mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 1.251mg |
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| Valine | 1.806mg | 1.586mg |
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| Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.834mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.604g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Colby cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Colby cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Colby cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Colby cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Colby cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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