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Gouda cheese vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between gouda cheese and kit Kat

  • Gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, and vitamin B2, while kit Kat has more copper.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 59% higher.
  • Kit Kat contains 43 times less zinc than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 3.9mg of zinc, while kit Kat contains 0.09mg.
  • The amount of sodium in kit Kat is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of kit Kat is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more ZincZinc +4233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%

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% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +175%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +693.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.3%
~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
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +283.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2443.6%
Contains more OtherOther +207.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2809.5%
~equal in Fats ~25.99g

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
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36.2%
~equal in Saturated fat ~17.953g

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 Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Kit Kat DV% diff.
Phosphorus 546mg 135mg 59%
Calcium 700mg 125mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.56µg 41%
Protein 24.94g 6.51g 37%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.09mg 35%
Cholesterol 114mg 11mg 34%
Sodium 819mg 54mg 33%
Carbs 2.22g 64.59g 21%
Copper 0.036mg 0.22mg 20%
Selenium 14.5µg 5µg 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 24µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.21mg 10%
Iron 0.24mg 1mg 10%
Calories 356kcal 518kcal 8%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.117mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.64mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 5.844g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.02mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.1mg 4%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 31mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 121mg 231mg 3%
Fats 27.44g 25.99g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 5.2µg 2%
Folate 21µg 14µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 37mg 2%
Saturated fat 17.614g 17.953g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.895g 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 48.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.11mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Kit Kat
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
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat contains less Sodium (difference - 765mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/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.