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Gouda cheese vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and candy bar different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11763% higher.
  • Candy bar has less cholesterol.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than candy bar (51).

Cheese, gouda and Candies, peanut bar 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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +797.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +208.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +279.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +236.4%
Contains more IronIron +304.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11200%
~equal in Zinc ~3.94mg

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +138.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12474.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +144.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191150%
Contains more FolateFolate +257.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +90.9%
~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.9%
Contains more WaterWater +2491.3%
Contains more OtherOther +118.9%
Contains more FatsFats +22.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2035.1%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +115.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1521%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Gouda cheese Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 153mg 11763%
Copper 0.036mg 0.774mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 10.65g 67%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 700mg 78mg 62%
Saturated fat 17.614g 4.678g 59%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.243mg 54%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 7.922mg 49%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Phosphorus 546mg 308mg 34%
Sodium 819mg 156mg 29%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 4.1mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 16.721g 22%
Magnesium 29mg 110mg 19%
Protein 24.94g 15.5g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 4.7µg 18%
Fiber 0g 4.1g 16%
Carbs 2.22g 47.4g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.14mg 15%
Folate 21µg 75µg 14%
Fats 27.44g 33.7g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.83mg 10%
Iron 0.24mg 0.97mg 9%
Calories 356kcal 522kcal 8%
Potassium 121mg 407mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.1mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 29.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 2.22g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 42.22g N/A
Zinc 3.9mg 3.94mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 40g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.936g)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.