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Cod vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cod and gouda cheese?

  • Cod is higher in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet gouda cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Cod's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 3053% more.
  • Cod has 2 times more selenium than gouda cheese. While cod has 33.1µg of selenium, gouda cheese has only 14.5µg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cod is lower.

We used Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw 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.
Cod
Cod
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
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 PotassiumPotassium +241.3%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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.
Cod
Cod
8
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
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 EVitamin E +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +413.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 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 +95.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40%
Contains more FatsFats +3995.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1213.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8141.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +184.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cod Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.34mg 3053%
Saturated fat 0.131g 17.614g 79%
Calcium 16mg 700mg 68%
Phosphorus 203mg 546mg 49%
Fats 0.67g 27.44g 41%
Selenium 33.1µg 14.5µg 34%
Sodium 54mg 819mg 33%
Zinc 0.45mg 3.9mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 1.54µg 26%
Cholesterol 43mg 114mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.334mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.094g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 12µg 165µg 17%
Protein 17.81g 24.94g 14%
Calories 82kcal 356kcal 14%
Vitamin B3 2.063mg 0.063mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.245mg 0.08mg 13%
Potassium 413mg 121mg 9%
Choline 65.2mg 15.4mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.03mg 4%
Folate 7µg 21µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.64mg 0.24mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.231g 0.657g 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Iron 0.38mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.9µg 0.5µg 2%
Vitamin D 36IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg 1%
Copper 0.028mg 0.036mg 1%
Carbs 0g 2.22g 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0.015mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.199mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.781mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.821mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 1.447mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 1.635mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.527mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.695mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.917mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.524mg 1.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.064g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.12g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Cod
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.483g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.