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Gouda cheese vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gouda cheese and cucumber?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet cucumber is higher in vitamin K.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cucumber is lower.
  • The glycemic index of gouda cheese is lower.

We used Cheese, gouda and Cucumber, with peel, raw types 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 9.3% 4.8% 13% 11% 14% 5.5% 10% 0.26% 10% 1.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4275%
Contains more ZincZinc +1850%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4733.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.2%

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% 1.7% 0.6% 0% 6.8% 7.6% 1.8% 16% 9.2% 0% 41% 5.3% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +912.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +613%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.027mg

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
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3736.9%
Contains more FatsFats +24845.5%
Contains more OtherOther +936.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +63.5%
Contains more WaterWater +129.7%

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
50% 7% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.032 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154840%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1953.1%
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.
Gouda cheese Cucumber
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Cucumber DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.037g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 24mg 75%
Calcium 700mg 16mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.94g 0.65g 49%
Fats 27.44g 0.11g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Sodium 819mg 2mg 36%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.2mg 34%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.3µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.033mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.005g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 5µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 15kcal 17%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 16.4µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.032g 4%
Folate 21µg 7µg 4%
Magnesium 29mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.079mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.259mg 2%
Choline 15.4mg 6mg 2%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.041mg 1%
Fructose 0.87g 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.03mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 147mg 1%
Iron 0.24mg 0.28mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 3.63g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 3.13g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 1.67g N/A
Starch 0.83g 0%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.027mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.098mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.029mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.022mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Cucumber
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
8%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 817mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.577g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber 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.

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.