Brie vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brie and Gouda cheese different?
- Brie is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B5, while Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Gouda cheese covers your daily need of Calcium 52% more than Brie.
- Brie contains 3 times more Folate than Gouda cheese. Brie contains 65µg of Folate, while Gouda cheese contains 21µg.
- Brie is lower in Sodium.
Cheese, brie 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +108.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +280.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +503.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +209.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.75 g
Fats:
27.68 g
Carbs:
0.45 g
Water:
48.42 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +393.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~27.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
17.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.826 g
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 | +25.7% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 334kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 20.75g | 24.94g |
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| Fats | 27.68g | 27.44g |
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| Net carbs | 0.45g | 2.22g |
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| Carbs | 0.45g | 2.22g |
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| Cholesterol | 100mg | 114mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU | 20IU | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 184mg | 700mg |
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| Potassium | 152mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.24mg |
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| Sugar | 0.45g | 2.22g |
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| Copper | 0.019mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 2.38mg | 3.9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 546mg |
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| Sodium | 629mg | 819mg |
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| Vitamin A | 592IU | 563IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 174µg | 165µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.24mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.5µg | |
| Manganese | 0.034mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 14.5µg | 14.5µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.52mg | 0.334mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.38mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.235mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.65µg | 1.54µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.3µg | |
| Folate | 65µg | 21µg |
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| Choline | 15.4mg | 15.4mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.41g | 17.614g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.013g | 7.747g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.826g | 0.657g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.322mg | 0.352mg |
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| Threonine | 0.751mg | 0.93mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.015mg | 1.306mg |
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| Leucine | 1.929mg | 2.564mg |
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| Lysine | 1.851mg | 2.654mg |
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| Methionine | 0.592mg | 0.719mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.158mg | 1.431mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.806mg |
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| Histidine | 0.716mg | 1.032mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
43%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brie contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.204g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)