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

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What are the main differences between Egg white and Gouda cheese?

  • Egg white is 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 white contains 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% 34% 4.8% 15% 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 Opinion
Calories 52kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Protein 10.9g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 0.17g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Net carbs 0.73g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Carbs 0.73g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg Egg white
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Calcium 7mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 163mg 121mg Egg white
Iron 0.08mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Sugar 0.71g 2.22g Egg white
Copper 0.023mg 0.036mg Gouda cheese
Zinc 0.03mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 15mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 166mg 819mg Egg white
Vitamin A 0IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 20µg 14.5µg Egg white
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.334mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 0.063mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.08mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Folate 4µg 21µg Gouda cheese
Choline 1.1mg 15.4mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 0g 17.614g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.657g Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.449mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.661mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.016mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.806mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.399mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.809mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.29mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Fructose 0.07g Egg white

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
31%
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.