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Watercress vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between watercress and gouda cheese

  • Watercress has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, while gouda cheese has more phosphorus, vitamin B12, calcium, and zinc.
  • Watercress covers your daily need for vitamin K, 206% more than gouda cheese.
  • The amount of sodium in watercress is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of watercress is 32.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Watercress, 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 15% 36% 29% 7.5% 26% 3% 26% 5.3% 32% 4.9%
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 PotassiumPotassium +172.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2118.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +3445.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +810%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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 143% 53% 20% 0% 23% 28% 3.8% 19% 30% 0% 625% 6.8% 4.9%
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 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10769.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~165µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.34mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 95%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 1.29 g
Water: 95.11 g
Other: 1.2 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 +129.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +984.3%
Contains more FatsFats +27340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.1%
Contains more OtherOther +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 11% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96737.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1777.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Watercress Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin K 250µg 2.3µg 206%
Saturated fat 0.027g 17.614g 80%
Phosphorus 60mg 546mg 69%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.54µg 64%
Calcium 120mg 700mg 58%
Vitamin C 43mg 0mg 48%
Protein 2.3g 24.94g 45%
Fats 0.1g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 0mg 114mg 38%
Zinc 0.11mg 3.9mg 34%
Sodium 41mg 819mg 34%
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0.008g 7.747g 19%
Calories 11kcal 356kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.334mg 16%
Manganese 0.244mg 0.011mg 10%
Potassium 330mg 121mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.036mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.03mg 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 0.24mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0.657g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.08mg 4%
Folate 9µg 21µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 21mg 29mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.063mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.34mg 1%
Vitamin A 160µg 165µg 1%
Choline 9mg 15.4mg 1%
Carbs 1.29g 2.22g 0%
Net carbs 0.79g 2.22g N/A
Iron 0.2mg 0.24mg 0%
Sugar 0.2g 2.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.133mg 0.93mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.093mg 1.306mg 0%
Leucine 0.166mg 2.564mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.654mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.719mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 1.431mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 1.806mg 0%
Histidine 0.04mg 1.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Watercress 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
74%
Watercress
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Watercress
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watercress
Watercress contains less Sodium (difference - 778mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watercress
Watercress is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.587g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watercress
Watercress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is relatively richer in minerals
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. Watercress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170068/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.