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Pollock vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pollock and gouda cheese different?

  • Pollock is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline; however, gouda cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 88% higher.
  • Pollock contains 63 times more vitamin B3 than gouda cheese. While pollock contains 3.949mg of vitamin B3, gouda cheese contains only 0.063mg.
  • Pollock has less sodium.

Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Cheese, gouda 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 210% 11% 9% 12% 106% 234% 107% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.4%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +872.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 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 WaterWater +77.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2225.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.94g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5681.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pollock Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.54µg 88%
Saturated fat 0.159g 17.614g 79%
Calcium 72mg 700mg 63%
Selenium 44.1µg 14.5µg 54%
Fats 1.18g 27.44g 40%
Phosphorus 267mg 546mg 40%
Zinc 0.57mg 3.9mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 0.063mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.08mg 19%
Sodium 419mg 819mg 17%
Vitamin A 17µg 165µg 16%
Choline 91.6mg 15.4mg 14%
Calories 111kcal 356kcal 12%
Magnesium 81mg 29mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.334mg 9%
Cholesterol 86mg 114mg 9%
Potassium 430mg 121mg 9%
Folate 3µg 21µg 5%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.5µg 4%
Iron 0.56mg 0.24mg 4%
Vitamin D 51IU 20IU 4%
Copper 0.06mg 0.036mg 3%
Protein 23.48g 24.94g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.34mg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.22g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin E 0.28mg 0.24mg 0%
Manganese 0.018mg 0.011mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.657g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 1.029mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.157mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.696mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.21mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.691mg 1.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pollock Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Pollock
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Pollock
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.455g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.