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Gouda cheese vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gouda cheese and Eggnog different?

  • Gouda cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2 than Eggnog.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gouda cheese is 75% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 15 times more Sodium than Eggnog. While Gouda cheese contains 819mg of Sodium, Eggnog contains only 54mg.

Cheese, gouda and Eggnog are the varieties 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 Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.9%
Contains more Zinc +747.8%
Contains more Copper +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 8% 14% 47% 15% 8% 13% 5% 1% 23%
Contains more Calcium +438.5%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +52.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +400.9%
Contains more Zinc +747.8%
Contains more Copper +176.9%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +245.2%
Contains more Potassium +36.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%

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.
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Eggnog
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 5% 36% 5% 9% 44% 2% 26% 12% 1% 57% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +173.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Folate +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +140%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +448.1%
Contains more Fats +554.9%
Contains more Other +488.1%
Contains more Carbs +262.6%
Contains more Water +99.1%
25% 27% 2% 41% 4%
Protein: 24.94 g
Fats: 27.44 g
Carbs: 2.22 g
Water: 41.46 g
Other: 3.94 g
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +448.1%
Contains more Fats +554.9%
Contains more Other +488.1%
Contains more Carbs +262.6%
Contains more Water +99.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
63% 32% 5%
Saturated Fat: 2.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +495%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gouda cheese Eggnog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Eggnog Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 8.05g Eggnog
Protein 24.94g 4.55g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 4.19g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 8.05g Eggnog
Calories 356kcal 88kcal Gouda cheese
Fructose 0.04g Eggnog
Sugar 2.22g 8.05g Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 130mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.2mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 19mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 109mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 165mg Eggnog
Sodium 819mg 54mg Eggnog
Zinc 3.9mg 0.46mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.013mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 4.2µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 206IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 59µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.21mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU 49IU Eggnog
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.2µg Eggnog
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Eggnog
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg Eggnog
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.19mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.105mg Eggnog
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.417mg Eggnog
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.05mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 1µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.45µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.085mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.201mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.237mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 0.383mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.257mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.12mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.225mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.289mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.108mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 59mg Eggnog
Saturated Fat 17.614g 2.591g Eggnog
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 1.302g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.198g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Eggnog
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Gouda cheese
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.