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Gouda cheese vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and saffron different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in vitamin B12, calcium, and phosphorus; however, saffron is richer in manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for saffron is 1235% higher.
  • Saffron has less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than saffron (70).

Cheese, gouda and Spices, saffron 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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +810.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1324.8%
Contains more IronIron +4525%
Contains more CopperCopper +811.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258154.5%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1162.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +342.9%

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +118.2%
Contains more FatsFats +369.1%
Contains more WaterWater +248.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2844.6%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1705.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +214.6%

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 Saffron
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.24mg 11.1mg 136%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Saturated fat 17.614g 1.586g 73%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 1.01mg 72%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Calcium 700mg 111mg 59%
Magnesium 29mg 264mg 56%
Potassium 121mg 1724mg 47%
Phosphorus 546mg 252mg 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Fats 27.44g 5.85g 33%
Copper 0.036mg 0.328mg 32%
Sodium 819mg 148mg 29%
Protein 24.94g 11.43g 27%
Zinc 3.9mg 1.09mg 26%
Carbs 2.22g 65.37g 21%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 0.429g 18%
Folate 21µg 93µg 18%
Selenium 14.5µg 5.6µg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin A 165µg 27µg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 1.46mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 2.067g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.115mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.267mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 356kcal 310kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Net carbs 2.22g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.