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Water vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between water and gouda cheese

  • Water contains less phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and magnesium than gouda cheese.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for gouda cheese is 78% higher.
  • Water is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
Water
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0% 0.65% 0% 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 less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +125%
Contains more ZincZinc +38900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%

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.
Water
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Water
1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 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 WaterWater +141%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3840%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Water Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.614g 80%
Phosphorus 0mg 546mg 78%
Calcium 3mg 700mg 70%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Protein 0g 24.94g 50%
Fats 0g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.9mg 35%
Sodium 5mg 819mg 35%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 165µg 18%
Calories 0kcal 356kcal 18%
Magnesium 1mg 29mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Folate 21µg 5%
Potassium 0mg 121mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Iron 0mg 0.24mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.016mg 0.036mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Carbs 0g 2.22g 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.22g N/A
Sugar 2.22g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.431mg 0%
Valine 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Water Gouda cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
0%
Water
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Water
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 814mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.