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Gouda cheese vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gouda cheese and eggs

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc, while eggs have more copper, choline, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 218% higher.
  • Eggs contain 14 times less calcium than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 700mg of calcium, while eggs contain 50mg.
  • The amount of sodium in eggs is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1300%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.4%
Contains more IronIron +395.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +5455.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%
~equal in Potassium ~126mg

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%
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +329.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1807.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~149µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.064mg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.3%
Contains more FatsFats +158.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +268.2%
Contains more WaterWater +80%

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
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.036mg 2mg 218%
Cholesterol 114mg 373mg 86%
Saturated fat 17.614g 3.267g 65%
Calcium 700mg 50mg 65%
Phosphorus 546mg 172mg 53%
Choline 15.4mg 293.8mg 51%
Sodium 819mg 124mg 30%
Selenium 14.5µg 30.8µg 30%
Fats 27.44g 10.61g 26%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.05mg 26%
Protein 24.94g 12.58g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.398mg 21%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.11µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.513mg 14%
Iron 0.24mg 1.19mg 12%
Calories 356kcal 155kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 4.077g 9%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 2.2µg 9%
Vitamin D 20IU 87IU 8%
Folate 21µg 44µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.414g 5%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.03mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.066mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.121mg 3%
Vitamin A 165µg 149µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0.3µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 1.12g N/A
Carbs 2.22g 1.12g 0%
Potassium 121mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.064mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 695mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.347g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.