Gouda cheese vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between gouda cheese and couscous
- Gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A, while couscous has more selenium.
- Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in couscous is lower.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of couscous is 65.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Couscous, cooked.
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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 | +262.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2381.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +663.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +89.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1137% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1460.3% |
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:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +558% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17050% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1415.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +945.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75% |
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
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35113.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +926.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.614g | 0.029g | 80% |
| Phosphorus | 546mg | 22mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 700mg | 8mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
| Fats | 27.44g | 0.16g | 42% |
| Protein | 24.94g | 3.79g | 42% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 5mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 0.26mg | 33% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 27.5µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.027mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 0.022g | 19% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 2.22g | 23.22g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 0.983mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 8mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 0.064g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.084mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.063mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 21µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 0.38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 58mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.371mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.22g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.077mg | 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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Couscous is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Couscous is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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.