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Gouda cheese vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and parsley different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, and calcium; however, parsley is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for parsley is 1365% higher.
  • Parsley has less cholesterol.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than parsley (32).

Cheese, gouda and Parsley, fresh are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +407.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +841.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +72.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +357.9%
Contains more IronIron +2483.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +313.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1354.5%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1984.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +623.8%

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +739.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3373.4%
Contains more OtherOther +79.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +185.1%
Contains more WaterWater +111.6%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2526.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 2.3µg 1640µg 1365%
Vitamin C 0mg 133mg 148%
Saturated fat 17.614g 0.132g 79%
Iron 0.24mg 6.2mg 75%
Phosphorus 546mg 58mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 700mg 138mg 56%
Protein 24.94g 2.97g 44%
Fats 27.44g 0.79g 41%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Folate 21µg 152µg 33%
Sodium 819mg 56mg 33%
Vitamin A 165µg 421µg 28%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.07mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 0.1µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.295g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.098mg 18%
Calories 356kcal 36kcal 16%
Copper 0.036mg 0.149mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3.3g 13%
Potassium 121mg 554mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.313mg 8%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.086mg 5%
Magnesium 29mg 50mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.124g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.75mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.09mg 1%
Carbs 2.22g 6.33g 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 0.85g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 12.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.061mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 763mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.482g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsley
Parsley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.