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Gouda cheese vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between gouda cheese and muffin?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, yet muffin is richer in vitamin K, manganese, and choline.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • Gouda cheese has 16 times more calcium than muffin. Gouda cheese has 700mg of calcium, while muffin has 44mg.
  • Muffin contains less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index than muffin.

We used Cheese, gouda and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1490.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +954.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
Contains more IronIron +441.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3981.8%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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%
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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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +685.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +862.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +579.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2150.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1604.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +500.6%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +455.5%
Contains more FatsFats +70.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.1%
Contains more OtherOther +166.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2287.4%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1133.3%

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 Muffin
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Muffin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 2.844g 67%
Calcium 700mg 44mg 66%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.16µg 58%
Phosphorus 546mg 146mg 57%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 8.103g 50%
Protein 24.94g 4.49g 41%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.37mg 32%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 39.2µg 31%
Cholesterol 114mg 30mg 28%
Sodium 819mg 336mg 21%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.449mg 19%
Carbs 2.22g 53g 17%
Fats 27.44g 16.07g 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 21µg 16%
Choline 15.4mg 92.5mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.163mg 13%
Iron 0.24mg 1.3mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.168mg 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.2µg 11%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.418mg 8%
Folate 21µg 48µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 4.822g 7%
Magnesium 29mg 10mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Copper 0.036mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin D 20IU 4IU 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Calories 356kcal 375kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 51.9g N/A
Potassium 121mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 483mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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