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Beer vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Beer and Gouda cheese

  • Beer has less Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 88% more than Beer.
  • Beer has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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.
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +17400%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +348.1%
Contains more Zinc +38900%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 5% 6% 3% 1% 1% 2% 2% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +17400%
Contains more Iron +1100%
Contains more Magnesium +383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +3800%
Contains more Potassium +348.1%
Contains more Zinc +38900%
Contains more Copper +620%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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.
Beer
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1236%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 6% 10% 3% 11% 5% 3% 0%
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 B3 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1236%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +7600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.9%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +5321.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.94
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 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 +59.9%
Contains more Water +121.8%
Contains more Protein +5321.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Other - 3.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beer Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 3.55g 2.22g Beer
Protein 0.46g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 0g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 3.55g 2.22g Beer
Calories 43kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 0g 2.22g Beer
Calcium 4mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.02mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 6mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 14mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 27mg 121mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 4mg 819mg Beer
Zinc 0.01mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.005mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.008mg 0.011mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.334mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.513mg 0.063mg Beer
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Folate 6µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 0mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg Beer
Saturated Fat 0g 17.614g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.657g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beer Gouda cheese
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
3%
Beer
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Beer
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 - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.