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Gouda cheese vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gouda cheese and Provolone?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Provolone is higher in Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% more.
  • Gouda cheese has 4 times more Sugar than Provolone. While Gouda cheese has 2.22g of Sugar, Provolone has only 0.56g.

We used Cheese, gouda and Cheese, provolone types 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.
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Calcium ~756mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~496mg
~equal in Sodium ~876mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg
~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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.321mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.073mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.46µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.2µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more OtherOther +19.5%
~equal in Protein ~25.58g
~equal in Fats ~26.62g
~equal in Carbs ~2.14g
~equal in Water ~40.95g

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.078g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.393g

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 Provolone
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Provolone Opinion
Calories 356kcal 351kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 27.44g 26.62g Gouda cheese
Net carbs 2.22g 2.14g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 2.14g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 69mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 29mg 28mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 756mg Provolone
Potassium 121mg 138mg Provolone
Iron 0.24mg 0.52mg Provolone
Sugar 2.22g 0.56g Provolone
Copper 0.036mg 0.026mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.9mg 3.23mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 496mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 876mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A 165µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.23mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.019mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.321mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.073mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.46µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.2µg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 10µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.614g 17.078g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 7.393g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.769g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.345mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.091mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 2.297mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 2.646mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.686mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.287mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.64mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 1.115mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Provolone
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
31%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
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 - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.