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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Gouda Cheese"
| Food Name: Gouda Cheese | |
| Food Group: Dairy and Egg Products | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 356 | Total Fat (g): 27 |
| Protein (g): 25 | Carbohydrates (g): 2 |
| Sugars (g): 2 | Net Carbs (g): 2 |
| Water (g): 41 | |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 18 | Cholesterol (mg): 114 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 7747 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 657 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 394 | Omega-6 (mg): 263 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 563 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 165 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 1 | Vitamin D (IU): 20 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 | Vitamin K (mcg): 2 |
| Folate/B9 (mcg): 21 | Food Folate (mcg): 21 |
| Folate DFE (mcg): 21 | |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 700 | Magnesium (mg): 29 |
| Phosphorus (mg): 546 | Potassium (mg): 121 |
| Sodium (mg): 819 | Zinc (mg): 4 |
| Selenium (mcg): 15 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 352 | Threonine (mg): 930 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1306 | Leucine (mg): 2564 |
| Lysine (mg): 2654 | Methionine (mg): 719 |
| Cystine (mg): 254 | Phenylalanine (mg): 1431 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 1454 | Valine (mg): 1806 |
| Arginine (mg): 962 | Histidine (mg): 1032 |
| Alanine (mg): 762 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 1743 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 6137 | Glycine (mg): 485 |
| Proline (mg): 3245 | Serine (mg): 1544 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 15 | Retinol (mcg): 164 |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 10 | PRAL Score: 20 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Gouda Cheese
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Gouda Cheese'?
100 grams of 'Gouda Cheese' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 25g (around 50% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 2g (around 1% of daily requirement),
Fat – 27g (around 35% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Fat while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-fat and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Gouda Cheese'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Gouda Cheese' provides around 356 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from fat, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 18% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a calorie-dense food choice.
Is 'Gouda Cheese' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Gouda Cheese' is mainly a source of fat. It contains 25g protein, 2g carbs, and 27g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on fat.
Does 'Gouda Cheese' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Gouda Cheese' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 700 mg (54% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 546 mg (44% DV),
Zinc (mg): 4 mg (36% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 15 mcg (27% DV),
Sodium (mg): 819 mg (36% DV).
'Gouda Cheese' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 121 mg (3% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 29 mg (7% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Gouda Cheese in significant amounts?
'Gouda Cheese' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 2 mcg (83% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 165 mcg (18% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 563 IU (19% DV).
'Gouda Cheese' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin D (IU): 20 IU (3% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 1 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 2 mcg (2% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Gouda Cheese' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Gouda Cheese' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Saturated Fat (g): 18 g (90% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 114 mg (38% of max recommended),
Sodium (mg): 819 mg (36% of max recommended).