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Gouda cheese vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gouda cheese and egg whites?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A, yet egg whites are richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Egg whites contain less saturated fat.

We used Cheese, gouda and Egg, white, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9900%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +12900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3540%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +425%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.8%
Contains more FatsFats +16041.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.1%
Contains more OtherOther +525.4%
Contains more WaterWater +111.2%

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 white
Rich in minerals 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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Egg white DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 15mg 76%
Calcium 700mg 7mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.09µg 60%
Fats 27.44g 0.17g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.03mg 35%
Protein 24.94g 10.9g 28%
Sodium 819mg 166mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 52kcal 15%
Selenium 14.5µg 20µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.439mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.005mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 11mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0g 4%
Folate 21µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.19mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 1.1mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.004mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.08mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.023mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 163mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 0.73g 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 0.71g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.105mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.449mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.661mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.016mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.806mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.399mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.686mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.809mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.29mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Egg white
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
10%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.