Gouda cheese vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gouda cheese and chorizo
- Gouda cheese has more calcium and phosphorus, while chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B5.
- Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 69% higher.
- Chorizo contains 4 times less phosphorus than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 546mg of phosphorus, while chorizo contains 150mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in chorizo is lower.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of chorizo is 28.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Chorizo, pork and beef.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +264% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +228.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +562.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +263.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +43.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +950% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8044.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +562.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +29.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +527.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +39.5% |
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Protein
~24.1g
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Other
~3.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +137.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +426.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 700mg | 8mg | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 546mg | 150mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.63mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.53mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 5.131mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 18.4g | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 2µg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 3.46g | 19% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 1235mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 1.59mg | 17% |
| Fats | 27.44g | 38.27g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 1.12mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 17.614g | 14.38g | 15% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 96.7mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 21.1µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 88mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 398mg | 8% |
| Folate | 21µg | 2µg | 5% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 455kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 61IU | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 1.5µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 3.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.94g | 24.1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Carbs | 2.22g | 1.86g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.22g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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58%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chorizo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chorizo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.234g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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