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Gouda cheese vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gouda cheese and almond butter?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in vitamin B12, yet almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B2, fiber, and iron.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 160% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in almond butter is lower.

We used Cheese, gouda and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types 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 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +504.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +862.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +518.2%
Contains more IronIron +1354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2494.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19272.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~508mg

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% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +9987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4907.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +152.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +238.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.318mg

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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more WaterWater +2428%
Contains more OtherOther +27.9%
Contains more FatsFats +102.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +747.7%

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
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +318.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1972%

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 Almond butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.24mg 24.21mg 160%
Copper 0.036mg 0.934mg 100%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.131mg 92%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 13.613g 86%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 32.445g 62%
Saturated fat 17.614g 4.152g 61%
Magnesium 29mg 279mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.939mg 47%
Fats 27.44g 55.5g 43%
Iron 0.24mg 3.49mg 41%
Fiber 0g 10.3g 41%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Calcium 700mg 347mg 35%
Sodium 819mg 7mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 2.4µg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.155mg 19%
Potassium 121mg 748mg 18%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 614kcal 13%
Folate 21µg 53µg 8%
Protein 24.94g 20.96g 8%
Choline 15.4mg 52.1mg 7%
Carbs 2.22g 18.82g 6%
Zinc 3.9mg 3.29mg 6%
Phosphorus 546mg 508mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.103mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.318mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Almond butter
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
32%
Gouda cheese
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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.
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. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.