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Gouda cheese vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between gouda cheese and nutmeg?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus, yet nutmeg is higher in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and iron.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in nutmeg is lower.

We used Cheese, gouda and Spices, nutmeg, ground types 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +531%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.3%
Contains more IronIron +1166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2752.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26263.6%

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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +486%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +75%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.9%

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
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.1%
Contains more WaterWater +565.5%
Contains more OtherOther +69.1%
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2120.3%

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
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +140.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.7%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 2.9mg 126%
Copper 0.036mg 1.027mg 110%
Fiber 0g 20.8g 83%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 700mg 184mg 52%
Phosphorus 546mg 213mg 48%
Protein 24.94g 5.84g 38%
Saturated fat 17.614g 25.94g 38%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Magnesium 29mg 183mg 37%
Sodium 819mg 16mg 35%
Iron 0.24mg 3.04mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.346mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 1.6µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.057mg 21%
Vitamin A 165µg 5µg 18%
Carbs 2.22g 49.29g 16%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.15mg 16%
Folate 21µg 76µg 14%
Fats 27.44g 36.31g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 3.22g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.299mg 8%
Calories 356kcal 525kcal 8%
Potassium 121mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.35g 2%
Choline 15.4mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 2.99g 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 Nutmeg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 803mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.326g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.