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Gouda cheese vs. Pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and pollock different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, pollock is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for pollock is 88% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 111 times more saturated fat than pollock. While gouda cheese contains 17.614g of saturated fat, pollock contains only 0.159g.

Cheese, gouda and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +872.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +584.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.4%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.1%

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% 55% 4.8% 7.5% 7.5% 77% 1.2% 20% 18% 193% 5.8% 16% 8.4%
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% 5.7% 5.6% 20% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +494.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +2225.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%
Contains more WaterWater +77.6%
~equal in Protein ~23.48g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.583 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5681.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Pollock DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 3.66µg 88%
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.159g 79%
Calcium 700mg 72mg 63%
Selenium 14.5µg 44.1µg 54%
Fats 27.44g 1.18g 40%
Phosphorus 546mg 267mg 40%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.57mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.949mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.134g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.329mg 19%
Sodium 819mg 419mg 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 17µg 16%
Choline 15.4mg 91.6mg 14%
Calories 356kcal 111kcal 12%
Magnesium 29mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.223mg 9%
Cholesterol 114mg 86mg 9%
Potassium 121mg 430mg 9%
Folate 21µg 3µg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.3µg 4%
Iron 0.24mg 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 51IU 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.06mg 3%
Protein 24.94g 23.48g 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.054mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.432mg 2%
Carbs 2.22g 0g 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.28mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.583g 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 1.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.082mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 2.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.696mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.917mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 1.21mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.691mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.086g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Pollock
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
32%
Gouda cheese
60%
Pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
59%
Pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.455g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pollock
Pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
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.

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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.