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Gouda cheese vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and fruit preserves different?

  • Gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin A than fruit preserves.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 88% higher.
  • Fruit preserves have less cholesterol.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than fruit preserves (51).

Cheese, gouda and Jams and preserves 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.
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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +6400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2773.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
Contains more IronIron +104.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +339.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%

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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +6640.5%
Contains more FatsFats +39100%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1613%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3001.8%

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
21% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20286.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Fruit preserves
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 Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.01g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 19mg 75%
Calcium 700mg 20mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Protein 24.94g 0.37g 49%
Fats 27.44g 0.07g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.06mg 35%
Sodium 819mg 32mg 34%
Selenium 14.5µg 2µg 23%
Carbs 2.22g 68.86g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.076mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.038g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Copper 0.036mg 0.1mg 7%
Magnesium 29mg 4mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.02mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0g 4%
Calories 356kcal 278kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Folate 21µg 11µg 3%
Iron 0.24mg 0.49mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.04mg 1%
Choline 15.4mg 10.2mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 77mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.016mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 48.5g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.036mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves contains less Sodium (difference - 787mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.