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Yolk vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yolk and Gouda cheese?

  • Yolk is higher in Choline, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin D, Folate, and Iron, yet Gouda cheese is higher in Calcium.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 324% more.
  • Yolk has 53 times more Choline than Gouda cheese. While Yolk has 820.2mg of Choline, Gouda cheese has only 15.4mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gouda cheese is lower.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Cheese, gouda types 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 Iron +1037.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1037.5%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +113.9%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Selenium +286.2%
Contains more Calcium +442.6%
Contains more Magnesium +480%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +11%
Contains more Zinc +69.6%

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.
Yolk
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Contains more Vitamin A +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +779.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +975%
Contains more Vitamin D +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +779.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Folate +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Other +131.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.44
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
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
Contains more Carbs +61.7%
Contains more Water +26.2%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Other +131.8%
Equal in Fats - 27.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.9%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 2.22g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 26.54g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 3.59g 2.22g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 2.22g Yolk
Calcium 129mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 2.73mg 0.24mg Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 390mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 109mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 48mg 819mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.077mg 0.036mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.011mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 14.5µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 563IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 165µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.24mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 20IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0.5µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.03mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.334mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.063mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.34mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.08mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 21µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.54µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.687mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.866mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.399mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 1.217mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.378mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.949mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.416mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 1085mg 114mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 9.551g 17.614g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 7.747g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.657g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
90%
Yolk
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 771mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.063g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 971mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.