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Gouda cheese vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gouda cheese and Pizza

  • Gouda cheese has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Pizza has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 66% higher.
  • Pizza contains 7 times less Cholesterol than Gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 114mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza contains 17mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +272.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +191%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +3172.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 210% 9% 21% 234% 11% 107% 107% 12% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +272.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.8%
Contains more Zinc +191%
Contains more Iron +933.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -27%
Contains more Copper +191.7%
Contains more Manganese +3172.7%
Contains more Selenium +37.2%

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5971.4%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 34% 5% 15% 0% 8% 78% 2% 21% 19% 16% 193% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5971.4%
Contains more Folate +342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +191.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +119%
Contains more Fats +183.2%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +1401.4%
Equal in Water - 43.17
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
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +119%
Contains more Fats +183.2%
Contains more Other +62.8%
Contains more Carbs +1401.4%
Equal in Water - 43.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.9%

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 Pizza
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 24.94g 11.39g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 9.69g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 356kcal 266kcal Gouda cheese
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 2.22g 3.58g Gouda cheese
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 700mg 188mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 29mg 24mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 216mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 819mg 598mg Pizza
Zinc 3.9mg 1.34mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.011mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 14.5µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 563IU 358IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 69µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.195mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.34mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Folate 21µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.42µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg 0.41mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.564mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg 1.139mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 0.77mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.264mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.664mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 0.72mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.355mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 2.608g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

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Gouda cheese Pizza
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Gouda cheese
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 221mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.149g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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