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Spread vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spread and Gouda cheese?

  • Spread is higher in Vitamin E , Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Gouda cheese is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 78% more.
  • Spread has 7 times more Vitamin E than Gouda cheese. While Spread has 1.7mg of Vitamin E , Gouda cheese has only 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Spread is lower.

We used Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +908.3%
Equal in Sodium - 819
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 99% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +908.3%
Equal in Sodium - 819

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.
Spread
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +697.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 270% 34% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 31%
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 +697.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +434.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +95%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.3%
17% 81% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.83 g
Other: 2.07 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 Water +95%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +60.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +90.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747
16% 55% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.98 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +505.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.747

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Protein 0g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 17.1g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 0g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Calories 158kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 0g 2.22g Spread
Calcium 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 0mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 12mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 755mg 819mg Spread
Zinc 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 4489IU 563IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.24mg Spread
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 12.3µg 2.3µg Spread
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
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg Spread
Trans Fat 2.45g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 2.22g 17.614g Spread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.6g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 3.98g 0.657g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Gouda cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Spread
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Spread
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spread
Spread contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spread
Spread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.394g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173608/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.