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Gouda cheese vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gouda cheese and English muffins

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2, while English muffins have more manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1246.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +310.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +270.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3145.5%
~equal in Potassium ~131mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3750%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +503.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.2%

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +223.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1424.4%
Contains more OtherOther +64.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1972.1%
~equal in Water ~42.1g

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2465.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.2%

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 English muffin
Lower in Glycemic Index 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese English muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.259g 79%
Calcium 700mg 52mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.04µg 63%
Phosphorus 546mg 133mg 59%
Fats 27.44g 1.8g 39%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Protein 24.94g 7.7g 34%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.7mg 29%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.302g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Carbs 2.22g 46g 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg 15%
Sodium 819mg 464mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.154mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.181mg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Copper 0.036mg 0.129mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.566mg 9%
Iron 0.24mg 0.89mg 8%
Calories 356kcal 235kcal 6%
Folate 21µg 37µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.888g 2%
Magnesium 29mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.446mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 43.3g N/A
Potassium 121mg 131mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.379mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.355g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.