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Gouda cheese vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between gouda cheese and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 80% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +465.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +435.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.6%
Contains more IronIron +2220.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6136.4%

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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1611.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +379.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2240%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1004.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +538.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.086mg
~equal in Choline ~16.7mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +163.6%
Contains more FatsFats +217.6%
Contains more WaterWater +721%
Contains more OtherOther +40.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3235.6%

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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +290.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.9%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 1.653g 73%
Calcium 700mg 19mg 68%
Iron 0.24mg 5.57mg 67%
Phosphorus 546mg 102mg 63%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.09µg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.702mg 56%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 6.442mg 40%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Protein 24.94g 9.46g 31%
Fats 27.44g 8.64g 29%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.69mg 29%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.686mg 29%
Folate 21µg 134µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4.835g 28%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 2.22g 74.05g 24%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 25.4µg 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 1µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 1.986g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.487mg 12%
Copper 0.036mg 0.139mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Selenium 14.5µg 10.3µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 1.15mg 6%
Sodium 819mg 941mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.536mg 4%
Calories 356kcal 418kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 121mg 152mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 2.22g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.086mg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Choline 15.4mg 16.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.961g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

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

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