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Gouda cheese vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gouda cheese and shiitake

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily calcium needs 70% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 91 times less sodium than gouda cheese. Gouda cheese has 819mg of sodium, while shiitake has 9mg.
  • Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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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% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34900%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +387.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more IronIron +70.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +294.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1990.9%

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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6054%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

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
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1013.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5500%
Contains more OtherOther +432.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.9%
Contains more WaterWater +116.4%

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 Shiitake
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 Shiitake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 80%
Calcium 700mg 2mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Phosphorus 546mg 112mg 62%
Protein 24.94g 2.24g 45%
Fats 27.44g 0.49g 41%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 819mg 9mg 35%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.03mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.877mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 1.5mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Calories 356kcal 34kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.293mg 16%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg 16%
Copper 0.036mg 0.142mg 12%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.23mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.217mg 9%
Potassium 121mg 304mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Carbs 2.22g 6.79g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Folate 21µg 13µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 20mg 2%
Iron 0.24mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.015mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 4.29g N/A
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU 0%
Sugar 2.22g 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Shiitake
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%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 810mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.