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Provolone vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Provolone and Gouda cheese?

  • Provolone is higher in Vitamin A, and Calcium, yet Gouda cheese is higher in Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 15% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Provolone is lower.

We used Cheese, provolone and Cheese, gouda 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 +14%
Contains more IronIron +116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Calcium ~700mg
~equal in Sodium ~819mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg
~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% 53% 4.6% 15% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 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% 34% 4.8% 15% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.5µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.334mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.54µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.3µg
~equal in Choline ~15.4mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 OtherOther +19.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g
~equal in Fats ~27.44g
~equal in Carbs ~2.22g
~equal in Water ~41.46g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~17.614g
~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.
Provolone Gouda cheese
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 Provolone Gouda cheese Opinion
Calories 351kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 25.58g 24.94g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Net carbs 2.14g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.14g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 69mg 114mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 20IU
Magnesium 28mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 756mg 700mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 121mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.24mg Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 2.22g Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 3.23mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 496mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 876mg 819mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 880IU 563IU Provolone
Vitamin A 236µg 165µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.5µg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 0.063mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 0.34mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 10µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Choline 15.4mg 15.4mg
Saturated Fat 17.078g 17.614g Provolone
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.657g Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.982mg 0.93mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.297mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.646mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.686mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.64mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.115mg 1.032mg Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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
31%
Provolone
31%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
79%
Gouda cheese

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