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Kefir vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kefir and Gouda cheese

  • Kefir contains less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2 than Gouda cheese.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 85% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Kefir is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY and Cheese, gouda.

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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.
Kefir
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 39% 14% 1.5% 3% 13% 45% 5.2% 0.65% 20%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +438.5%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +420%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +302.8%

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.
Kefir
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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 0.67% 34% 0.4% 30% 7.5% 31% 2.8% 23% 13% 36% 0.25% 9.8% 8.3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +431%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~563IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.03mg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
Contains more WaterWater +117.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +558%
Contains more FatsFats +2850.5%
Contains more OtherOther +439.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kefir
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64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.053 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2399%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1139.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kefir Gouda cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kefir Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 41kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 3.79g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 0.93g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Kefir
Net carbs 4.48g 2.22g Kefir
Carbs 4.48g 2.22g Kefir
Cholesterol 5mg 114mg Kefir
Vitamin D 41IU 20IU Kefir
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 130mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 164mg 121mg Kefir
Iron 0.04mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Sugar 4.61g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Copper 0.009mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 0.46mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 105mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 40mg 819mg Kefir
Vitamin A 569IU 563IU Kefir
Vitamin A 171µg 165µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 1µg 0.5µg Kefir
Manganese 0.005mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 3.6µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.03mg
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.063mg Kefir
Vitamin B5 0.385mg 0.34mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 13µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Trans Fat 0.037g Gouda cheese
Choline 15.2mg 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 0.658g 17.614g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.31g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.053g 0.657g Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kefir Gouda 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
15%
Kefir
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kefir
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 779mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.956g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kefir
Kefir is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.