Dairy & eggs

Cheese, gouda

FDC 171241oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 32 · -3 vs Dairy & eggs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Cheese, gouda is on the calorie-heavy, nutrient-light side at 32 of 100. Within dairy & eggs it ranks 34 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (54% DV), an excellent source of protein (50% DV), a good source of vitamin a (18% DV). Most of its 356 calories per 100 grams come from fat. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (819 mg per 100 g) and high in saturated fat (17.6 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 24.9 g · 28%Carb 2.2 g · 3%Fat 27.4 g · 69%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories356 kcal18%
Total fat27 g35%
Saturated fat18 g88%
Cholesterol114 mg38%
Sodium819 mg36%
Carbohydrate2.2 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars2.2 g
Protein25 g50%
Potassium121 mg3%
Calcium700 mg54%
Iron0.24 mg1%
Magnesium29 mg7%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A165 µg18%
Vitamin E0.24 mg2%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 171241

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium54% DV
Protein50% DV
Vitamin A18% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the dairy & eggs median

Nutrient density32 vs 35 median
Protein / 100 g25 vs 9 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g819 vs 162 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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