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Gouda cheese vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and ginger ale different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher than ginger ale in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 88% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index (63) than gouda cheese (0).

Cheese, gouda and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were 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.
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12000%
Contains more IronIron +33.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +7700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +294.6%
Contains more WaterWater +120%

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 Ginger ale
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Ginger ale DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 0mg 78%
Calcium 700mg 3mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.94g 0g 50%
Fats 27.44g 0g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.05mg 35%
Sodium 819mg 7mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 34kcal 16%
Magnesium 29mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0mg 6%
Folate 21µg 0µg 5%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0g 4%
Potassium 121mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 2.22g 8.76g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Copper 0.036mg 0.018mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.18mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 8.76g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 8.9g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 812mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.4)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.