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Gouda cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between gouda cheese and pistachios

  • Gouda cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and fiber.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 140% more than gouda cheese.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pistachios is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, gouda and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +1533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10809.1%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1963.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2025%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +848.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.2%
Contains more FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1123.9%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2088.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.036mg 1.3mg 140%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.7mg 125%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 14.38g 91%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.87mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 700mg 105mg 60%
Saturated fat 17.614g 5.907g 53%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.2mg 52%
Iron 0.24mg 3.92mg 46%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 23.257g 39%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Sodium 819mg 1mg 36%
Fats 27.44g 45.32g 28%
Potassium 121mg 1025mg 27%
Magnesium 29mg 121mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.86mg 17%
Vitamin A 165µg 26µg 15%
Zinc 3.9mg 2.2mg 15%
Selenium 14.5µg 7µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.16mg 13%
Protein 24.94g 20.16g 10%
Calories 356kcal 560kcal 10%
Folate 21µg 51µg 8%
Phosphorus 546mg 490mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.3mg 8%
Carbs 2.22g 27.17g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.52mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.707g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.