Mussels vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mussels and gouda cheese?
- Mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet gouda cheese is higher in calcium and phosphorus.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 936% more.
- Mussels has 618 times more manganese than gouda cheese. While mussels has 6.8mg of manganese, gouda cheese has only 0.011mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in mussels is lower.
- The glycemic index of gouda cheese is lower.
We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, gouda types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61718.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +517.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2021.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4661.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +179.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1458.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
Protein:
24.94 g
Fats:
27.44 g
Carbs:
2.22 g
Water:
41.46 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +512.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.9% |
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Protein
~24.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
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 | -95.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +664% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.54µg | 936% |
| Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.011mg | 295% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 14.5µg | 137% |
| Iron | 6.72mg | 0.24mg | 81% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 17.614g | 76% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 700mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 285mg | 546mg | 37% |
| Fats | 4.48g | 27.44g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.03mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 819mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 114mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 0.063mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 7.747g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 0mg | 15% |
| Folate | 76µg | 21µg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.34mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.67mg | 3.9mg | 11% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 356kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 165µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.334mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 0.657g | 4% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 121mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 23.8g | 24.94g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.39g | 2.22g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 7.39g | 2.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.22g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.352mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.93mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 1.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 2.564mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 2.654mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 1.431mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 1.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 1.032mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | 0g | 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
265%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
79%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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