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Egg white vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between egg whites and gouda cheese?

  • Egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Egg whites contain less sodium.

We used Egg, white, raw, fresh and Cheese, gouda types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
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 +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9900%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3540%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 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 +111.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16041.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.1%
Contains more OtherOther +525.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Gouda cheese
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg white Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.614g 80%
Phosphorus 15mg 546mg 76%
Calcium 7mg 700mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.54µg 60%
Fats 0.17g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.03mg 3.9mg 35%
Protein 10.9g 24.94g 28%
Sodium 166mg 819mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Calories 52kcal 356kcal 15%
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.334mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.08mg 6%
Magnesium 11mg 29mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.657g 4%
Folate 4µg 21µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.34mg 3%
Choline 1.1mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Iron 0.08mg 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.023mg 0.036mg 1%
Potassium 163mg 121mg 1%
Carbs 0.73g 2.22g 0%
Net carbs 0.73g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.71g 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.063mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 1.032mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.