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Gouda — per 100gB
Cheeses · #10 of 25

Gouda

per 100g · Semi-hard

46/100B tier
Calories356
Protein24.9g
Fiber0g
Sodium819mg
Sugar2.2g

Graded B — 46 out of 100, #10 of 25 cheeses. Micronutrients carries the score (69/100); protein drags it down (28/100).

The short version: The Netherlands' greatest export since the bicycle.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories356
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.4g35%
Saturated Fat 17.6g88%
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 819mg36%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 2.2g
Protein 24.9g50%
Vitamin B12 1.5mcg64%
Calcium 700mg54%
Vitamin A 165mcg RAE18%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 46

Micronutrients ×1069
Clean label ×1563
Calcium ×2550
Low saturated fat ×2538
Protein ×2528

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#10 of 25 in Cheeses. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Gouda healthy?

It grades B — 46 out of 100, #10 of 25 cheeses in our system. The Netherlands' greatest export since the bicycle.

How many calories are in Gouda?

356 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Gouda calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.