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

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Important differences between Muenster cheese and Gouda cheese

  • Muenster cheese has more Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Muenster cheese's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 15% more.
  • Gouda cheese contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, muenster 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.
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 216% 16% 20% 201% 12% 82% 77% 11% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +70.8%
Contains more Potassium +10.7%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +38.8%
Contains more Copper +16.1%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Equal in Calcium - 700
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Equal in Potassium - 121
Equal in Selenium - 14.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 61% 6% 18% 0% 4% 74% 2% 12% 13% 9% 184% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +75%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.334
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.54
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +98.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46
Equal in Other - 3.94
23% 30% 42% 4%
Protein: 23.41 g
Fats: 30.04 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 41.77 g
Other: 3.66 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 Carbs +98.2%
Equal in Protein - 24.94
Equal in Fats - 27.44
Equal in Water - 41.46
Equal in Other - 3.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.657
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 19.113 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.661 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 17.614
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.657

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muenster cheese Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 1.12g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 23.41g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 30.04g 27.44g Muenster cheese
Carbs 1.12g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 368kcal 356kcal Muenster cheese
Sugar 1.12g 2.22g Muenster cheese
Calcium 717mg 700mg Muenster cheese
Iron 0.41mg 0.24mg Muenster cheese
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 468mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 134mg 121mg Muenster cheese
Sodium 628mg 819mg Muenster cheese
Zinc 2.81mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.031mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 1012IU 563IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin A RAE 298µg 165µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.24mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 22IU 20IU Muenster cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.5µg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.32mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.103mg 0.063mg Muenster cheese
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 12µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2.3µg Muenster cheese
Tryptophan 0.327mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.888mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.26mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.139mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.569mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.24mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.482mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.829mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 96mg 114mg Muenster cheese
Saturated Fat 19.113g 17.614g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.711g 7.747g Muenster cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.661g 0.657g Muenster cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Muenster cheese Gouda cheese
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
32%
Muenster cheese
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Muenster cheese
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muenster cheese
Muenster cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.499g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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. Muenster cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171245/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.