Gouda cheese vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are gouda cheese and wafer different?
- Gouda cheese is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc; however, wafer is richer in copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for gouda cheese is 67% higher.
- Gouda cheese contains 57 times more cholesterol than wafer. While gouda cheese contains 114mg of cholesterol, wafer contains only 2mg.
- Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than wafer (61).
Cheese, gouda and Cookies, chocolate wafers are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2158.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +313.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +154.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +82.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1570.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1186.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6227.3% |
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 | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1611.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +576.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4436.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +123.8% |
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +277.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +93.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +821.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3174.8% |
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 700mg | 31mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 17.614g | 4.241g | 61% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.54µg | 0.09µg | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 546mg | 132mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.463mg | 47% |
| Iron | 0.24mg | 4.01mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 2mg | 37% |
| Protein | 24.94g | 6.6g | 37% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.696mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.9mg | 1.09mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.657g | 4.153g | 23% |
| Carbs | 2.22g | 72.7g | 23% |
| Fats | 27.44g | 14.2g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 165µg | 3µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.063mg | 2.858mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 14.5µg | 5.7µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.203mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 819mg | 580mg | 10% |
| Folate | 21µg | 47µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.747g | 4.865g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 53mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.334mg | 0.266mg | 5% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 433kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 0.72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.34mg | 0.381mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.22g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.22g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2.4µg | 0% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 14.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.352mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.93mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.306mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.564mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.654mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.719mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.431mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.806mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.032mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | 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%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 239mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.373g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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