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Gouda cheese vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and sun-dried tomato different?

  • Gouda cheese is richer in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while sun-dried tomato is higher in vitamin C, copper, potassium, and iron.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need for vitamin C, 113% more than gouda cheese.
  • Sun-dried tomato is lower in cholesterol.
  • Sun-dried tomato has a higher glycemic index (30) than gouda cheese (0).

Cheese, gouda and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1389.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +292.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +383.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +179.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1193.4%
Contains more IronIron +1016.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4136.4%

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 339% 21% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.8%
~equal in Folate ~23µg

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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +392.9%
Contains more FatsFats +94.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +950.9%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
~equal in Other ~3.7g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +213.5%

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 Sun-dried tomato
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 Sun-dried tomato DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg 113%
Saturated fat 17.614g 1.893g 71%
Calcium 700mg 47mg 65%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0µg 64%
Phosphorus 546mg 139mg 58%
Copper 0.036mg 0.473mg 49%
Potassium 121mg 1565mg 42%
Protein 24.94g 5.06g 40%
Cholesterol 114mg 0mg 38%
Iron 0.24mg 2.68mg 31%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.78mg 28%
Sodium 819mg 266mg 24%
Fiber 0g 5.8g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 3.63mg 22%
Selenium 14.5µg 3µg 21%
Fats 27.44g 14.08g 21%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.466mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.319mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.193mg 14%
Magnesium 29mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin A 165µg 64µg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 2.06g 9%
Calories 356kcal 213kcal 7%
Carbs 2.22g 23.33g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.383mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.479mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 8.663g 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Folate 21µg 23µg 1%
Net carbs 2.22g 17.53g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.185mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.186mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.044mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.131mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.13mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.077mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Sun-dried tomato
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
53%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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.
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.