Gouda cheese vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between gouda cheese and shortbread
- Gouda cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, and zinc; however, shortbread has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 69% higher.
- Shortbread is lower in cholesterol.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than gouda cheese.
Food types used in this article are Cheese, gouda and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5284.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +695.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +727.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.9% |
Contains more IronIron | +1141.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3472.7% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1611.1% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +916.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1076.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5098.4% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +378.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +364.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1051.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +282.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2773% |
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Fats
~26.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.657 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1167.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Phosphorus | 546mg | 66mg | 69% |
Calcium | 700mg | 13mg | 69% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0µg | 64% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 8.326g | 51% |
Saturated fat | 17.614g | 8.105g | 43% |
Protein | 24.94g | 5.37g | 39% |
Cholesterol | 114mg | 0mg | 38% |
Iron | 0.24mg | 2.98mg | 34% |
Zinc | 3.9mg | 0.49mg | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.353mg | 27% |
Carbs | 2.22g | 63.78g | 21% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 3.275mg | 20% |
Sodium | 819mg | 353mg | 20% |
Vitamin A | 165µg | 0µg | 18% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.393mg | 17% |
Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
Folate | 21µg | 81µg | 15% |
Selenium | 14.5µg | 6.2µg | 15% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.44mg | 15% |
Calories | 356kcal | 514kcal | 8% |
Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 11µg | 7% |
Copper | 0.036mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
Fiber | 0g | 1.3g | 5% |
Magnesium | 29mg | 14mg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 6.708g | 3% |
Choline | 15.4mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.314mg | 2% |
Fats | 27.44g | 26.22g | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Potassium | 121mg | 88mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.22g | 62.48g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.22g | 21.65g | N/A |
Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.714g | 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% | |
Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.509g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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