Parmesan vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between parmesan and gouda cheese
- Parmesan has more selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, gouda cheese has more vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for parmesan is 43% higher.
- Gouda cheese has 2 times less selenium than parmesan. Parmesan has 34.4µg of selenium, while gouda cheese has 14.5µg.
- Gouda cheese is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, grated 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +21.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +120.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.42 g
Fats:
27.84 g
Carbs:
13.91 g
Water:
22.65 g
Other:
7.18 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +526.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +83% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.371 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.386 g
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 | -12.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +111% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.747g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1804mg | 819mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 34.4µg | 14.5µg | 36% |
| Calcium | 853mg | 700mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 627mg | 546mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 262µg | 165µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 15.371g | 17.614g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Protein | 28.42g | 24.94g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.4µg | 1.54µg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.386g | 0.657g | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 21µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.91g | 2.22g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.071mg | 0.011mg | 3% |
| Calories | 420kcal | 356kcal | 3% |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 3.9mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.45mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 121mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.334mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.53mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.13g | 7.747g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
| Fats | 27.84g | 27.44g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.91g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 20IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.07g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.08mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.081mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.876g | N/A | |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 15.4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.383mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.075mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.455mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.747mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.201mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.751mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.538mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.865mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.806mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.102g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.87g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parmesan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.243g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Parmesan is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 985mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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