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Gouda cheese vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Matzo different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, however, Matzo is richer in Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gouda cheese is 87% higher.
  • Matzo has less Cholesterol.

Cheese, gouda and Crackers, matzo, plain 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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
5
:
5
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +5284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.5%
Contains more Zinc +473.5%
Contains more Iron +1216.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Equal in Potassium - 112
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +5284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +16%
Contains more Phosphorus +513.5%
Contains more Zinc +473.5%
Contains more Iron +1216.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +154.5%
Equal in Potassium - 112

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
7
:
4
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
4
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +1860%
Contains more Water +864.2%
Contains more Other +556.7%
Contains more Carbs +3670.3%
Gouda cheese
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
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +149.4%
Contains more Fats +1860%
Contains more Water +864.2%
Contains more Other +556.7%
Contains more Carbs +3670.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
2
:
1
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.603
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6000%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.603

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 Matzo
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 24.94g 10g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 1.4g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 356kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 2.22g 0.29g Matzo
Fiber 0g 3g Matzo
Calcium 700mg 13mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 29mg 25mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 89mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 112mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 3.9mg 0.68mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.011mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 14.5µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin A 563IU 0IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.06mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.291mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 21µg 17µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.116mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.267mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.371mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 0.692mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.193mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.176mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.494mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.42mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.213mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 17.614g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 0.127g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.603g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Gouda cheese
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 819mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.388g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.