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Seaweed vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between seaweed and gouda cheese?

  • Seaweed is higher in vitamin K, folate, and iron, yet gouda cheese is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 87% more.
  • Seaweed has 29 times more vitamin K than gouda cheese. While seaweed has 66µg of vitamin K, gouda cheese has only 2.3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in seaweed is lower.

We used Seaweed, kelp, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
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 IronIron +1087.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1718.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1971.4%

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
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 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +646%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2769.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2650%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 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 +331.1%
Contains more WaterWater +96.8%
Contains more OtherOther +67.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1384.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4800%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7805.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1297.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Gouda cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Seaweed Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.247g 17.614g 79%
Phosphorus 42mg 546mg 72%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Vitamin K 66µg 2.3µg 53%
Calcium 168mg 700mg 53%
Protein 1.68g 24.94g 47%
Fats 0.56g 27.44g 41%
Folate 180µg 21µg 40%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Iron 2.85mg 0.24mg 33%
Selenium 0.7µg 14.5µg 25%
Sodium 233mg 819mg 25%
Zinc 1.23mg 3.9mg 24%
Magnesium 121mg 29mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.098g 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 6µg 165µg 18%
Calories 43kcal 356kcal 16%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.334mg 14%
Copper 0.13mg 0.036mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.011mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.34mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.08mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.24mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.657g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.063mg 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.03mg 2%
Carbs 9.57g 2.22g 2%
Potassium 89mg 121mg 1%
Net carbs 8.27g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 0.6g 2.22g N/A
Choline 12.8mg 15.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.055mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.083mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.082mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.025mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.072mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 1.032mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed 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
33%
Seaweed
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.