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Gouda cheese vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and mcDonald's Big Mac different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 69% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 6 times more calcium than mcDonald's Big Mac. While gouda cheese contains 700mg of calcium, mcDonald's Big Mac contains only 116mg.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than mcDonald's Big Mac (66).

Cheese, gouda and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +503.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.6%
Contains more IronIron +733.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +172.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1772.7%

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5271.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +119%

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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +111%
Contains more FatsFats +83.4%
Contains more OtherOther +114.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +804.5%
Contains more WaterWater +23.7%

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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +123%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +114.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 3.803g 63%
Phosphorus 546mg 122mg 61%
Calcium 700mg 116mg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.88µg 28%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Protein 24.94g 11.82g 26%
Cholesterol 114mg 36mg 26%
Iron 0.24mg 2mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.384mg 21%
Fats 27.44g 14.96g 19%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.91mg 18%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Sodium 819mg 460mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.176mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 3.474g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.209mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.206mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Copper 0.036mg 0.098mg 7%
Folate 21µg 46µg 6%
Carbs 2.22g 20.08g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Calories 356kcal 257kcal 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.306g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Potassium 121mg 181mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 18.48g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 3.97g N/A
Trans fat 0.588g N/A
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 McDonald's Big Mac
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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.811g)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.