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Ricotta vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ricotta and Gouda cheese different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher than Ricotta in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need of Phosphorus 55% more than Ricotta.
  • Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat.

Cheese, ricotta, whole milk and Cheese, gouda types were used 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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
7
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Calcium +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +236.2%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Equal in Selenium - 14.5
Ricotta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.7%
Contains more Calcium +238.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +245.6%
Contains more Potassium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +236.2%
Contains more Copper +71.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
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.
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
10
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%
Ricotta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
Gouda cheese
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 B3 +65.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
2
:
3
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Water +72.9%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Other +286.3%
Ricotta
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Gouda cheese
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 +36.9%
Contains more Water +72.9%
Contains more Protein +121.5%
Contains more Fats +111.4%
Contains more Other +286.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ricotta
Ricotta
1
:
2
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%
Ricotta
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ricotta Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 2.22g Ricotta
Protein 11.26g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 12.98g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 3.04g 2.22g Ricotta
Calories 174kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 0.27g 2.22g Ricotta
Calcium 207mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.38mg 0.24mg Ricotta
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 158mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 105mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 84mg 819mg Ricotta
Zinc 1.16mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.021mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.006mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 14.5µg
Vitamin A 445IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 10IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 0.063mg Ricotta
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 12µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.517mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.221mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.338mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.281mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.692mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.459mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 51mg 114mg Ricotta
Saturated Fat 8.295g 17.614g Ricotta
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.657g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 735mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.319g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.