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Gouda cheese vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between gouda cheese and beetroot

  • Gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, beetroot is richer in folate.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • Beetroot contains less cholesterol.
  • Beetroot has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beetroot is 64, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gouda and Beets, raw.

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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 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more ZincZinc +1014.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1265%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.6%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2890.9%

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 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +735%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +430.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +419%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.031mg

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
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1449.1%
Contains more FatsFats +16041.2%
Contains more OtherOther +264.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +330.6%
Contains more WaterWater +111.2%

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
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +995%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Beetroot DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.027g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 40mg 72%
Calcium 700mg 16mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.94g 1.61g 47%
Fats 27.44g 0.17g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.35mg 32%
Sodium 819mg 78mg 32%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.7µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.04mg 23%
Folate 21µg 109µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.032g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 2µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 43kcal 16%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.329mg 14%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Iron 0.24mg 0.8mg 7%
Potassium 121mg 325mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.9mg 5%
Copper 0.036mg 0.075mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.06g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.155mg 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 6mg 2%
Carbs 2.22g 9.56g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.2µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.334mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.067mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.04mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 6.76g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.031mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Beetroot
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
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.587g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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.

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.