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Gouda cheese vs. Foie gras — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between gouda cheese and foie gras

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, foie gras has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, selenium, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for foie gras is 328% higher.
  • Foie gras has 10 times less calcium than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese has 700mg of calcium, while foie gras has 70mg.
  • Foie gras is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, gouda and Pate de foie gras, canned (goose liver pate), smoked.

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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 9.3% 21% 12% 206% 133% 25% 86% 91% 16% 240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14%
Contains more IronIron +2191.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.4%

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 6.7% 334% 0% 0% 22% 69% 47% 72% 14% 1175% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3884.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +510.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%

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% 44% 5% 37% 3%
Protein: 11.4 g
Fats: 43.84 g
Carbs: 4.67 g
Water: 37.04 g
Other: 3.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more FatsFats +59.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +110.4%

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
35% 63% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.84 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Foie gras DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 9.4µg 328%
Vitamin A 165µg 1001µg 93%
Iron 0.24mg 5.5mg 66%
Calcium 700mg 70mg 63%
Selenium 14.5µg 44µg 54%
Phosphorus 546mg 200mg 49%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 25.61g 45%
Copper 0.036mg 0.4mg 40%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.92mg 27%
Protein 24.94g 11.4g 27%
Fats 27.44g 43.84g 25%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.2mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.51mg 15%
Saturated fat 17.614g 14.45g 14%
Cholesterol 114mg 150mg 12%
Folate 21µg 60µg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.12mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.088mg 5%
Calories 356kcal 462kcal 5%
Sodium 819mg 697mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.299mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.06mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.84g 1%
Potassium 121mg 138mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 4.67g 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 4.67g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.161mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.507mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.606mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.029mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.863mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.567mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.719mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.303mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Foie gras
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
137%
Foie gras
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
84%
Foie gras

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Foie gras
Foie gras contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.164g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Foie gras
Foie gras is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Foie gras
Foie gras 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. Foie gras - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171100/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.