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Gouda Cheese Roundup

We analyzed 52 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Gouda Cheese shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 52 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Gouda Cheese you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
1460
Protein
91g
Lucerne Dairy Farms

Smoked Pasteurized Processed Gouda Cheese Product Sliced

Ingredients: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK AND SKIM MILK, WHEY, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% ENZYMES, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, SORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT FLAVOR).

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
611
Protein
39g
Elma farms

Air Cheese Gouda Cheese Bites

Ingredients: Gouda Cheese (Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (color]). Contains: Milk Packed in a facility that packages peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy. wheat and egg products. Best before end / lot: EXP:06/24/2022 08:35:AM duct o f Gre ece

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Peanut
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Calories
357
Protein
25g
Aldi

Gouda cheese

Ingredients: cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto (color)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
393
Protein
25g
Unknown

Dutch Tradition Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: pasteurized cow’s milk, salt, starter culture, rennet, beta-carotene

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
165
Protein
19g
Good & Gather

Apple & Gouda Cheese Smoked Chicken Sausage

Ingredients: chicken, apples, gouda cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto color), kosher salt, water, evaporated cane sugar, vinegar, spices, extract of rosemary, pork casing

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
397
Protein
21g
HILLSHIRE SNACKING

HOT CALABRESE SALAME WITH NATURAL GOUDA CHEESE & TOASTED ROUNDS

Ingredients: Wheat flour, sunflower oil, sea salt, isolated oat product, salt, yeast, dextrose, distilled vinegar, rosemary extract (to preserve freshness), ascorbic acid (antioxidant).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
418
Protein
23g
HILLSHIRE

GENOA SALAMI, GOUDA CHEESE, SALTED ALMONDS

Ingredients: Pork, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Rosemary Extract, Sodium Ascorbate, Granulated Garlic, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Nitrite, Gouda Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Vegetable Color), Potato Starch, Powdered Cellulose, Almonds, Corn Oil, Salt

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
100
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Gouda cheese

Ingredients: pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto (vegetable color)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
25g
Red Apple Cheese

All natural gouda cheese

Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto (coloring)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
429
Protein
25g
Dutch Tradition

Gouda Holland Cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized cow's milk, Salt, Starter culture, Rennet, Beta-Carotene (color)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
353
Protein
21g
Old World Quality Foods

Bacon Gouda

Ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized _Milk_, Water, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Bacon (Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Dextrose), Sorbic Acid, Yeast Extract, Natural Smoke Flavoring, Color (Added Color).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
381
Protein
24g
Arla

Havarti and Gouda snack cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Enzymes, Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Annatto (Color)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
381
Protein
24g
Emporium Selection (Aldi)

Deli Sliced Hickory Smoked Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto (vegetable color), contains: milk,

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
323
Protein
12g
Specially Selected

Macaroni & Cheese Smoked Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: enriched macaroni product (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), cheese sauce (skim milk, cheese (gouda, cheddar (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)), canola oil, water, whey, whey protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, salt, natural flavors, sodium alginate, lactic acid, mono - and diglycerides, xanthan gum, sorbic acid, onion powder, garlic powder)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
333
Protein
24g
Gayo Azul

Gouda cheese slices

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, RENNET.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
194
Sugar
2g
Evol, Pinnacle Foods Group Llc

Evol, smoked gouda mac & cheese

Ingredients: Gluten free elbow noodles (brown rice flour, water, potato starch, tapioca starch, whole eggs, salt, xanthan gum), milk, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), smoked gouda (part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, liquid smoke flavor, enzymes, annatto), heavy cream, butter (cream, salt), water, onions, potato flour, rice starch, chives, honey, parmesan cheese (part-skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), salt, liquid smoke flavor, spices.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
172
Protein
19g
Amylu

Smoked Apple & Gouda Cheese Chicken Sausage

Ingredients: Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat and thigh meat, apples, gouda cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes and annatto color), contains 2% or less of: spices, natural flavor, kosher salt, water, evaporated cane syrup, vinegar, lamb casing.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
25g
Great Value

Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
21g
Boar's Head

Smoked Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: GOUDA AND CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
314
Protein
19g
artikaas

Sliced Smoked Gouda

Ingredients: Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Salt, Starter Culture, Rennet, Color: (Annatto Norbixin, Carotenes}), Water, Butter (Cow's Milk), Starch, Emlusifying Salt: (Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Phosphate), Salt, Smoke.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
70
Sugar
0g
Lidl

Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR). CONTAINS: MILK.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
429
Protein
29g
A Dutch Masterpiece

Rembrandt, Extra Aged Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto natural color.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
381
Protein
24g
Kroger

Gouda: Cheese Slices

Ingredients: pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, color added

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
348
Protein
26g
Whole Foods Market

Gouda Cheese Slices

Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes annatto (color).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
350
Protein
20g
Sargento

Sliced Gouda Cheese

Ingredients: Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto (vegetable color).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
388
Protein
25g
Trader Joe’s

Goat’s Milk Gouda Style Cheese

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
25g
Cabot Creamery

Gouda Natural Cheese

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The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
326
Protein
12g
Premier Pantry

Smoked Gouda Premium Elbows And Cheese Dinner

Ingredients: Enriched Macaroni: Wheat Flour, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Calcium Carbonate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid. Cheese Sauce: Skim Milk, Gouda Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Canola Oil, Whey, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Contains 2% or Less of: Natural Flavors (Including Smoke), Sodium Alginate, Lactic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides, Sorbic Acid (to Preserve Freshness), Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains Mono- and Diglycerides
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Calories
364
Protein
23g
Prime Della Delicatessen

Truffle Gouda Cheese Slice

Ingredients: Ingredients updating...

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
357
Protein
21g
Cracker Barrel

Gouda Cheese Block

Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Gouda Cheese category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 52 products in the Gouda Cheese category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Gouda Cheese?+
We rank Gouda Cheese based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Gouda Cheese here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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