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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, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Fast food is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Gouda cheese is 66% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 18 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fast food. While Gouda cheese contains 165µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fast food contains only 9µg.
  • Fast food has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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6
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +1029%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Gouda cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +1029%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.5%
Contains more Zinc +54.8%
Contains more Iron +1175%
Contains more Potassium +62.8%
Contains less Sodium -59.6%
Contains more Copper +236.1%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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.
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
3
:
8
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin K +113%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
Gouda cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8815.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +281%
Contains more Vitamin K +113%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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:
1
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +159.2%
Contains more Carbs +1318.9%
Equal in Water - 38.45
Gouda cheese
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +51%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +159.2%
Contains more Carbs +1318.9%
Equal in Water - 38.45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese
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2
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.7%
Gouda cheese
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Gouda cheese Fast food
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 24.94g 16.52g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 12.01g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 356kcal 297kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 2.22g 4.88g Gouda cheese
Fiber 0g 1.7g Fast food
Calcium 700mg 62mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 29mg 27mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 134mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 197mg Fast food
Sodium 819mg 331mg Fast food
Zinc 3.9mg 2.52mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.121mg Fast food
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg Fast food
Selenium 14.5µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 563IU 51IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 9µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 20IU 2IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 21µg 80µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.89µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.144mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.46mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.642mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.13mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.785mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.306mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.67mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.728mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.402mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 33mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 4.493g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 4.835g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Fast food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Gouda cheese
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.121g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.