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Gouda cheese vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gouda cheese and Carrot?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Carrot is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 88% higher.
  • Carrot contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, gouda and Carrots, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
5
:
5
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1460%
Contains more Zinc +1525%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Potassium +164.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Carrot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 12% 9% 15% 29% 9% 7% 15% 19% 1%
Contains more Calcium +2021.2%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1460%
Contains more Zinc +1525%
Contains more Selenium +14400%
Contains more Iron +25%
Contains more Potassium +164.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +1200%

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
5
:
7
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2867.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.9%
Equal in Folate - 19
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Carrot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1003% 14% 0% 20% 17% 14% 19% 17% 32% 15% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.5%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2867.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1460.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.9%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
3
:
2
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Protein +2581.7%
Contains more Fats +11333.3%
Contains more Other +310.4%
Contains more Carbs +331.5%
Contains more Water +113%
Gouda cheese
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
Carrot
10% 88%
Protein: 0.93 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 9.58 g
Water: 88.29 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +2581.7%
Contains more Fats +11333.3%
Contains more Other +310.4%
Contains more Carbs +331.5%
Contains more Water +113%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
2
:
1
Carrot
Carrot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55235.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Carrot
22% 8% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.117 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55235.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +461.5%
Contains less Saturated 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 Carrot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Carrot Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 6.78g Carrot
Protein 24.94g 0.93g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 0.24g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 9.58g Carrot
Calories 356kcal 41kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 1.43g Carrot
Fructose 0.55g Carrot
Sugar 2.22g 4.74g Gouda cheese
Fiber 0g 2.8g Carrot
Calcium 700mg 33mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.3mg Carrot
Magnesium 29mg 12mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 35mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 320mg Carrot
Sodium 819mg 69mg Carrot
Zinc 3.9mg 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.045mg Carrot
Manganese 0.011mg 0.143mg Carrot
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 16706IU Carrot
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 835µg Carrot
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.66mg Carrot
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5.9mg Carrot
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.066mg Carrot
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.058mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.983mg Carrot
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.273mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.138mg Carrot
Folate 21µg 19µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 13.2µg Carrot
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.012mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.191mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.077mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 0.102mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.101mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.02mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.061mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.069mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.04mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg Carrot
Saturated Fat 17.614g 0.037g Carrot
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 0.014g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.117g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Carrot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Gouda cheese
98%
Carrot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
12%
Carrot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.52g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot
Carrot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.577g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Carrot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170393/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.