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Gouda cheese vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are gouda cheese and waffle different?

  • Gouda cheese is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and zinc; however, waffle is richer in selenium, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for gouda cheese is 74% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 6 times more vitamin B12 than waffle. While gouda cheese contains 1.54µg of vitamin B12, waffle contains only 0.25µg.
  • Waffle has less saturated fat.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index (0) than waffle (76).

Cheese, gouda and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +473.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +862.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.6%

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%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +516%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +776.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +119%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.347mg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215.7%
Contains more FatsFats +94.6%
Contains more OtherOther +27.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1382%
~equal in Water ~42g

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +932.7%

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 Waffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gouda cheese Waffle DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 2.866g 67%
Selenium 14.5µg 46.2µg 58%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 0.25µg 54%
Phosphorus 546mg 190mg 51%
Calcium 700mg 255mg 45%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 6.785g 41%
Protein 24.94g 7.9g 34%
Zinc 3.9mg 0.68mg 29%
Iron 0.24mg 2.31mg 26%
Fats 27.44g 14.1g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.263mg 19%
Cholesterol 114mg 69mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 2.073mg 13%
Sodium 819mg 511mg 13%
Vitamin A 165µg 65µg 11%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.265mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 3.521g 11%
Carbs 2.22g 32.9g 10%
Folate 21µg 46µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 0.485mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Calories 356kcal 291kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Copper 0.036mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Magnesium 29mg 19mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 0.347mg 1%
Potassium 121mg 159mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 2.22g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gouda cheese Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Gouda cheese
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 308mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.748g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.