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Ginger vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginger and gouda cheese different?

  • Ginger is richer in copper, while gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 87% more than ginger.
  • Ginger contains 6 times more copper than gouda cheese. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while gouda cheese contains 0.036mg.
  • Ginger is lower in sodium.

Ginger root, raw and Cheese, gouda types were 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.
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +48.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +243%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1981.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more ZincZinc +1047.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1505.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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.
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +87%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.24mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 CarbsCarbs +700.5%
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1270.3%
Contains more FatsFats +3558.7%
Contains more OtherOther +411.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4930.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +326.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.203g 17.614g 79%
Phosphorus 34mg 546mg 73%
Calcium 16mg 700mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.82g 24.94g 46%
Fats 0.75g 27.44g 41%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 13mg 819mg 35%
Zinc 0.34mg 3.9mg 32%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.334mg 23%
Copper 0.226mg 0.036mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Calories 80kcal 356kcal 14%
Manganese 0.229mg 0.011mg 9%
Potassium 415mg 121mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin C 5mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.08mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 0.24mg 5%
Carbs 17.77g 2.22g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.063mg 4%
Folate 11µg 21µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.657g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 43mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.34mg 3%
Choline 28.8mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg 2%
Net carbs 15.77g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 2.22g N/A
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.24mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginger Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Ginger
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 806mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.411g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.