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

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Summary of differences between gouda cheese and neufchâtel cheese

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, while neufchâtel cheese has more vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 58% more than neufchâtel cheese.
  • Gouda cheese contains 5 times more vitamin B12 than neufchâtel cheese. While gouda cheese contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, neufchâtel cheese contains only 0.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in neufchâtel cheese is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of neufchâtel cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gouda and Cheese, neufchatel.

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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 7.1% 35% 13% 4.9% 9% 22% 59% 44% 1.4% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +498.3%
Contains more IronIron +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 80% 8% 0% 5.5% 36% 3.9% 35% 9.5% 38% 4.3% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.1%
~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
9% 23% 4% 63%
Protein: 9.15 g
Fats: 22.78 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 63.11 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.6%
Contains more FatsFats +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +187.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.7%
Contains more WaterWater +52.2%

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
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.784 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.6%

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 Neufchâtel cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Neufchâtel cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 546mg 138mg 58%
Calcium 700mg 117mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.3µg 52%
Protein 24.94g 9.15g 32%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.82mg 28%
Saturated fat 17.614g 12.79g 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Sodium 819mg 334mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.155mg 14%
Cholesterol 114mg 74mg 13%
Vitamin A 165µg 241µg 8%
Fats 27.44g 22.78g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.575mg 5%
Calories 356kcal 253kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 5.784g 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.041mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.97g 2%
Folate 21µg 14µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.4mg 1%
Copper 0.036mg 0.027mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.13mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 3.59g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 3.19g N/A
Starch 0.5g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.359mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.501mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.013mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.875mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.294mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.448mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.609mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.27mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.117g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Neufchâtel 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
32%
Gouda cheese
18%
Neufchâtel cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
21%
Neufchâtel cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Neufchâtel cheese
Neufchâtel cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.824g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.97g)
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. Neufchâtel cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171246/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.