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Gouda cheese vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gouda cheese and Toffee

  • Gouda cheese has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, however, Toffee is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily Phosphorus needs 73% more than Toffee.
  • Toffee contains 33 times less Zinc than Gouda cheese. Gouda cheese contains 3.9mg of Zinc, while Toffee contains 0.12mg.
  • Toffee has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, gouda and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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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 +1958.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +1606.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1958.8%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Magnesium +625%
Contains more Phosphorus +1606.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.3%
Contains more Zinc +3150%
Contains more Copper +1100%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +1712.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.5%

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.
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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.7%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +788.9%
Contains more Folate +950%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2230.8%
Contains more Water +7438.2%
Contains more Other +333%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +2815.3%
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
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +2230.8%
Contains more Water +7438.2%
Contains more Other +333%
Contains more Fats +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +2815.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%
68% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.614 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.657 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86%

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 Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 2.22g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 24.94g 1.07g Gouda cheese
Fats 27.44g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 2.22g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 356kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 2.22g 63.47g Gouda cheese
Calcium 700mg 34mg Gouda cheese
Iron 0.24mg 0.03mg Gouda cheese
Magnesium 29mg 4mg Gouda cheese
Phosphorus 546mg 32mg Gouda cheese
Potassium 121mg 51mg Gouda cheese
Sodium 819mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 3.9mg 0.12mg Gouda cheese
Copper 0.036mg 0.003mg Gouda cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.002mg Gouda cheese
Selenium 14.5µg 0.8µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin A 563IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 165µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin D 20IU Gouda cheese
Vitamin D 0.5µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.008mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.068mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.029mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.134mg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.009mg Gouda cheese
Folate 21µg 2µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.11µg Gouda cheese
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2.8µg Toffee
Tryptophan 0.352mg Gouda cheese
Threonine 0.93mg Gouda cheese
Isoleucine 1.306mg Gouda cheese
Leucine 2.564mg Gouda cheese
Lysine 2.654mg Gouda cheese
Methionine 0.719mg Gouda cheese
Phenylalanine 1.431mg Gouda cheese
Valine 1.806mg Gouda cheese
Histidine 1.032mg Gouda cheese
Cholesterol 114mg 104mg Toffee
Trans Fat 0.674g Gouda cheese
Saturated Fat 17.614g 20.565g Gouda cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 7.747g 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gouda cheese Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.951g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.