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Gouda cheese vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between gouda cheese and hot dogs

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A; however, hot dogs are richer in vitamin B3 and iron.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 60% more.
  • Hot dogs contain less saturated fat.
  • Hot dogs have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of hot dogs is 28, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, gouda and Frankfurter, meat.

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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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +607.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +354.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +169.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.1%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +176%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4130.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.57µg

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.8%
Contains more WaterWater +35.8%
~equal in Fats ~25.76g

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +570.3%

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 Hot dog
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Hot dog DV% diff.
Calcium 700mg 99mg 60%
Phosphorus 546mg 206mg 49%
Saturated fat 17.614g 7.666g 45%
Protein 24.94g 10.26g 29%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.2mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4.404g 25%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.665mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.121mg 16%
Cholesterol 114mg 77mg 12%
Sodium 819mg 1090mg 12%
Iron 0.24mg 1.09mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 11.386g 9%
Copper 0.036mg 0.097mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg 7%
Folate 21µg 6µg 4%
Selenium 14.5µg 12.5µg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Fats 27.44g 25.76g 3%
Calories 356kcal 290kcal 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.055mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.31mg 1%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 1.57µg 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.045mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 152mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 4.17g 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.445mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.331mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Hot dog
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
27%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 271mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese 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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.