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Gouda cheese vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and coconut milk different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 68% higher.
  • Coconut milk has less cholesterol.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than coconut milk (97).

Cheese, gouda and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) 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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more ZincZinc +482.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +446%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +583.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +638.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8227.3%

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1106.3%

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +989.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +454.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +149.5%
Contains more WaterWater +63.1%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +664%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +151.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Coconut milk DV% diff.
Calcium 700mg 16mg 68%
Phosphorus 546mg 100mg 64%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.94g 2.29g 45%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.916mg 39%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Sodium 819mg 15mg 35%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.67mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0mg 26%
Copper 0.036mg 0.266mg 26%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Iron 0.24mg 1.64mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 1.014g 17%
Saturated fat 17.614g 21.14g 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 6.2µg 15%
Fiber 0g 2.2g 9%
Calories 356kcal 230kcal 6%
Fats 27.44g 23.84g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.76mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.033mg 4%
Potassium 121mg 263mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.261g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.183mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.1µg 2%
Folate 21µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.15mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 5.54g 1%
Choline 15.4mg 8.5mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.053mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.526g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 804mg)
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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.