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Gouda cheese vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gouda cheese and Chicken fingers

  • Gouda cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Chicken fingers has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 76% more than Chicken fingers.
  • Gouda cheese contains 41 times more Calcium than Chicken fingers. While Gouda cheese contains 700mg of Calcium, Chicken fingers contain only 17mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken fingers are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gouda and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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
4
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6
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Calcium +4017.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +449.3%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 769
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Chicken fingers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 28% 20% 121% 33% 101% 20% 24% 30% 96%
Contains more Calcium +4017.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.6%
Contains more Zinc +449.3%
Contains more Iron +204.2%
Contains more Potassium +208.3%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +1972.7%
Contains more Selenium +20.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Equal in Sodium - 769

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
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Vitamin A +5018.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.6%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1220.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.8%
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%
Chicken fingers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 64% 6% 4% 28% 42% 155% 75% 99% 15% 20% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +5018.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.6%
Contains more Folate +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1220.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +247.8%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
3
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Carbs +677%
Contains more Water +12.5%
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
Chicken fingers
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more Protein +29.8%
Contains more Fats +96.7%
Contains more Other +34%
Contains more Carbs +677%
Contains more Water +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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2
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +780.2%
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Chicken fingers
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.783 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +780.2%

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 Chicken fingers
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken fingers Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Protein 24.94g 19.22g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 13.95g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Calories 356kcal 271kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Sugar 2.22g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chicken fingers
Calcium 700mg 17mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Magnesium 29mg 28mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 282mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 819mg 769mg Chicken fingers
Zinc 3.9mg 0.71mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.069mg Chicken fingers
Manganese 0.011mg 0.228mg Chicken fingers
Selenium 14.5µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin A 563IU 11IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 3µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 20IU 7IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.2µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.179mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Folate 21µg 19µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.16µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 8µg Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.222mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.803mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.845mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.553mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 1.616mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.518mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 1.806mg 0.908mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.655mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 48mg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0.052g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 2.493g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 4.83g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 5.783g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Chicken fingers
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
44%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.