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Pistachio vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and gouda cheese

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and fiber, while gouda cheese has more vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 140% more than gouda cheese.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pistachios is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +1533.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +3511.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10809.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 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 EVitamin E +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1963.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2025%
Contains more FolateFolate +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 FatsFats +65.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1123.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.7%
Contains more WaterWater +848.7%
Contains more OtherOther +32.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 -66.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2088.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Gouda cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.036mg 140%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.08mg 125%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.657g 91%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.03mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 105mg 700mg 60%
Saturated fat 5.907g 17.614g 53%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.011mg 52%
Iron 3.92mg 0.24mg 46%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 7.747g 39%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Sodium 1mg 819mg 36%
Fats 45.32g 27.44g 28%
Potassium 1025mg 121mg 27%
Magnesium 121mg 29mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.24mg 17%
Vitamin A 26µg 165µg 15%
Zinc 2.2mg 3.9mg 15%
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.334mg 13%
Protein 20.16g 24.94g 10%
Calories 560kcal 356kcal 10%
Folate 51µg 21µg 8%
Phosphorus 490mg 546mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.063mg 8%
Carbs 27.17g 2.22g 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.34mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 1.032mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
63%
Pistachio
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.707g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.

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