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Gouda cheese vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gouda cheese and molasses?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium, yet molasses are richer in manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Molasses contain less saturated fat.

We used Cheese, gouda and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1244.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1661.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +734.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1109.9%
Contains more IronIron +1866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1252.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%

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% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.5%
~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
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +27340%
Contains more WaterWater +89.6%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3266.2%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24109.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214%
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 Molasses
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Molasses DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.018g 80%
Phosphorus 546mg 31mg 74%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.53mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Iron 0.24mg 4.72mg 56%
Magnesium 29mg 242mg 51%
Protein 24.94g 0g 50%
Copper 0.036mg 0.487mg 50%
Calcium 700mg 205mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.67mg 45%
Fats 27.44g 0.1g 42%
Potassium 121mg 1464mg 40%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Sodium 819mg 37mg 34%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.29mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.002mg 26%
Carbs 2.22g 74.73g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.032g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 0µg 18%
Fructose 12.79g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.804mg 9%
Selenium 14.5µg 17.8µg 6%
Folate 21µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.93mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.05g 4%
Calories 356kcal 290kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 74.73g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 74.72g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 13.3mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.596g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.