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Fast food vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fast food and Gouda cheese different?

  • Fast food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Gouda cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gouda cheese is 66% higher.
  • Fast food contains 89 times more Vitamin B3 than Gouda cheese. While Fast food contains 5.617mg of Vitamin B3, Gouda cheese contains only 0.063mg.
  • Fast food has less Sodium.

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Cheese, gouda are the varieties used 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.
Fast food
Fast food
6
:
4
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1029%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 29
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +1029%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 29

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.
Fast food
Fast food
8
:
3
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin K +113%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.334
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Gouda cheese
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 E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin K +113%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.334

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
1
:
4
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains more Carbs +1318.9%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +159.2%
Equal in Water - 41.46
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Gouda cheese
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 +1318.9%
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +159.2%
Equal in Water - 41.46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
2
:
1
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Gouda cheese Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 2.22g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 24.94g Gouda cheese
Fats 12.01g 27.44g Gouda cheese
Carbs 31.5g 2.22g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 356kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 2.22g Gouda cheese
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 700mg Gouda cheese
Iron 3.06mg 0.24mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 29mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 134mg 546mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 197mg 121mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 819mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 3.9mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.121mg 0.036mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.011mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 14.5µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 563IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 165µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.24mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.03mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.334mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.063mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.34mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.08mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 21µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.54µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.3µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.46mg 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 0.642mg 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 1.13mg 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 0.785mg 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.306mg 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 0.728mg 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 0.402mg 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 33mg 114mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 4.493g 17.614g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 7.747g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.657g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
33%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.