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Gouda cheese vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and gingerbread different?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc, while gingerbread is higher in iron, manganese, and copper.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 70% more than gingerbread.
  • Gouda cheese contains 26 times more vitamin B12 than gingerbread. Gouda cheese contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, while gingerbread contains 0.06µg.
  • Gingerbread is lower in saturated fat.
  • Gingerbread has a higher glycemic index (86) than gouda cheese (0).

Cheese, gouda and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +885.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +911.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262.8%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +441.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6109.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1078.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +106.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2466.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2658.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.1%

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +539.5%
Contains more FatsFats +67.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.1%
Contains more OtherOther +57.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2116.2%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +541.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.124g

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 Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 546mg 54mg 70%
Calcium 700mg 71mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.06µg 62%
Saturated fat 17.614g 4.122g 61%
Protein 24.94g 3.9g 42%
Iron 0.24mg 2.88mg 33%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.39mg 32%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.683mg 29%
Cholesterol 114mg 32mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4.216g 24%
Sodium 819mg 327mg 21%
Copper 0.036mg 0.195mg 18%
Fats 27.44g 16.4g 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 14µg 17%
Carbs 2.22g 49.2g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.162mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.19mg 13%
Magnesium 29mg 70mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.738mg 10%
Potassium 121mg 439mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.19mg 8%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Selenium 14.5µg 16.3µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Folate 21µg 33µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 7.124g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.375mg 1%
Calories 356kcal 356kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Gingerbread
Low Calories diet Equal
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 492mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.492g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.