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Apple pie vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between apple pie and gouda cheese

  • Apple pie has more iron; however, gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily phosphorus needs 75% more than apple pie.
  • Gouda cheese contains 5 times less iron than apple pie. Apple pie contains 1.21mg of iron, while gouda cheese contains 0.24mg.
  • Apple pie has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of apple pie is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Cheese, gouda.

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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 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
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 IronIron +404.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +314.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +2337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%

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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +469%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15300%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 CarbsCarbs +1431.5%
Contains more WaterWater +25.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1212.6%
Contains more FatsFats +149.5%
Contains more OtherOther +337.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 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 -78.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Phosphorus 24mg 546mg 75%
Calcium 11mg 700mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.54µg 64%
Saturated fat 3.797g 17.614g 63%
Protein 1.9g 24.94g 46%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.16mg 3.9mg 34%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Fats 11g 27.44g 25%
Sodium 266mg 819mg 24%
Vitamin A 29µg 165µg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.334mg 14%
Iron 1.21mg 0.24mg 12%
Carbs 34g 2.22g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 0.657g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.03mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.388g 7.747g 8%
Manganese 0.182mg 0.011mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 0.063mg 7%
Calories 237kcal 356kcal 6%
Fiber 1.6g 0g 6%
Magnesium 7mg 29mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg 4%
Folate 4µg 21µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.119mg 0.34mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Potassium 65mg 121mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 32.4g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.054mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.073mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.129mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.07mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.038mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.