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Gouda cheese vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between gouda cheese and beer

  • Beer has less phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 88% more than beer.
  • Beer has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of beer is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gouda and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all.

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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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.1%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +620%
Contains more ZincZinc +38900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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%
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +729.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +7600%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +714.3%
~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5321.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.9%
Contains more WaterWater +121.8%
~equal in Other ~4.03g

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Beer DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 14mg 76%
Calcium 700mg 4mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.02µg 63%
Protein 24.94g 0.46g 49%
Fats 27.44g 0g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.01mg 35%
Sodium 819mg 4mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.6µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.025mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 43kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.041mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 6mg 5%
Folate 21µg 6µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0g 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.005mg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0.02mg 3%
Potassium 121mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.513mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.046mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.005mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 10.1mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 3.55g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 3.55g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.008mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 815mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.