Gouda cheese vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gouda cheese and fast food different?
- Gouda cheese is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, fast food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 66% higher.
- Gouda cheese contains 11 times more calcium than fast food. While gouda cheese contains 700mg of calcium, fast food contains only 62mg.
- Fast food has less saturated fat.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than fast food (66).
Cheese, gouda and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain are the varieties used 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1029% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +54.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +307.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +1175% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +236.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -59.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3145.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
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 | +1733.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +956.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +8815.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +113% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +281% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +123.4% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +51% |
Contains more FatsFats | +128.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +159.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1318.9% |
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Water
~38.45g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +155.7% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 700mg | 62mg | 64% |
Saturated fat | 17.614g | 4.493g | 60% |
Phosphorus | 546mg | 134mg | 59% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 5.617mg | 35% |
Iron | 0.24mg | 3.06mg | 35% |
Cholesterol | 114mg | 33mg | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.89µg | 27% |
Fats | 27.44g | 12.01g | 24% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.317mg | 24% |
Sodium | 819mg | 331mg | 21% |
Protein | 24.94g | 16.52g | 17% |
Vitamin A | 165µg | 9µg | 17% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
Folate | 21µg | 80µg | 15% |
Zinc | 3.9mg | 2.52mg | 13% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 20.3µg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
Carbs | 2.22g | 31.5g | 10% |
Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 4.835g | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 1.68g | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.53mg | 4% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 34.4mg | 3% |
Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
Calories | 356kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.363mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
Potassium | 121mg | 197mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 2IU | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.22g | 29.8g | N/A |
Magnesium | 29mg | 27mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.22g | 4.88g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.564mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.654mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.806mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.121g)
Which food is cheaper?

Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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