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Minestrone vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between minestrone and gouda cheese

  • Minestrone has more vitamin A; however, gouda cheese is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Minestrone contains 2 times more vitamin A than gouda cheese. Minestrone contains 970IU of vitamin A, while gouda cheese contains 563IU.
  • Minestrone contains less sodium.
  • Minestrone has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of minestrone is 47, while the glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Cheese, gouda.

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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 2.1% 4.2% 11% 14% 17% 8.5% 9.9% 33% 20% 0%
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%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1281.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +866.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +1158.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2273.9%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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 1.7% 16% 0% 0% 5.5% 4.2% 7.3% 8.4% 9.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +520.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1755.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.9%
Contains more WaterWater +120.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1309%
Contains more FatsFats +2538.5%
Contains more OtherOther +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.46 g
68% 30% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.614 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.747 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.657 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2571.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Minestrone Gouda cheese
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.23g 17.614g 79%
Phosphorus 23mg 546mg 75%
Calcium 14mg 700mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Protein 1.77g 24.94g 46%
Fats 1.04g 27.44g 41%
Cholesterol 1mg 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.31mg 3.9mg 33%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Sodium 254mg 819mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.334mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 7.747g 19%
Calories 34kcal 356kcal 16%
Vitamin A 49µg 165µg 13%
Manganese 0.152mg 0.011mg 6%
Magnesium 3mg 29mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.34mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Copper 0.051mg 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 0.063mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 0g 2%
Folate 15µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Iron 0.38mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 0.657g 1%
Carbs 4.66g 2.22g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.03mg 1%
Net carbs 4.26g 2.22g N/A
Potassium 130mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.043mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.054mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.076mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.074mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone Gouda cheese
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
5%
Minestrone
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/nutrients
  2. Gouda cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171241/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.