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Gouda cheese vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gouda cheese and Squid

  • Gouda cheese has more Calcium, while Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 161% higher.
  • Squid contains 75 times less Saturated Fat than Gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 17.614g of Saturated Fat, while Squid contains 0.236g.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, gouda and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Iron +4416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +426.4%
Contains more Copper +2672.2%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 580
Equal in Sodium - 744
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 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +288.9%
Contains more Zinc +12.7%
Contains more Iron +4416.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Potassium +426.4%
Contains more Copper +2672.2%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +517.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 580
Equal in Sodium - 744

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.6%
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 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +417.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3374.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1860%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Water +47.4%
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
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +1860%
Contains more Carbs +35.4%
Contains more Other +17.3%
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Water +47.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4682.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4682.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

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 Squid
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Squid Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 1.64g Gouda cheese
Protein 24.94g 32.48g Squid
Fats 27.44g 1.4g Gouda cheese
Carbs 2.22g 1.64g Gouda cheese
Calories 356kcal 158kcal Gouda cheese
Sugar 2.22g Squid
Calcium 700mg 180mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 29mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 546mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 121mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 819mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 3.9mg 3.46mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 14.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 563IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.24mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.017mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 21µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.3µg Gouda cheese
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.93mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.306mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.564mg 2.287mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg 2.427mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 1.164mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg 1.419mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg 0.624mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 224mg Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 0.162g Gouda cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 0.268g Gouda cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Squid
Low Fats diet ok
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
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.378g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.