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Puff pastry vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between puff pastry and gouda cheese

  • Puff pastry has more iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B1,2 and zinc.
  • Gouda cheese covers your daily need for phosphorus, 69% more than puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains 60 times more vitamin B3 than gouda cheese. While puff pastry contains 3.8mg of vitamin B3, gouda cheese contains only 0.063mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in puff pastry is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 +983.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +219.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +622.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810%

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% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 EVitamin E +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5931.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +608.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +40.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1958.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237%
Contains more WaterWater +460.3%
Contains more OtherOther +294%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3283.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.657g 144%
Phosphorus 60mg 546mg 69%
Calcium 10mg 700mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Saturated fat 5.502g 17.614g 55%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Protein 7.4g 24.94g 35%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.9mg 31%
Iron 2.6mg 0.24mg 30%
Sodium 253mg 819mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.03mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.063mg 23%
Manganese 0.495mg 0.011mg 21%
Selenium 24.5µg 14.5µg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Fats 38.5g 27.44g 17%
Carbs 45.7g 2.22g 14%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 2.3µg 12%
Calories 558kcal 356kcal 10%
Folate 55µg 21µg 9%
Copper 0.115mg 0.036mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.34mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.334mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 7.747g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Potassium 62mg 121mg 2%
Choline 6.2mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.24mg 2%
Net carbs 44.2g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.75g 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
24%
Puff pastry
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.112g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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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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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.