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Balsamic vinegar vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and cheese different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron; however, cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Cheese covers your daily need for saturated fat, 94% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 31 times more sugar than cheese. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while cheese has 0.48g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Vinegar, balsamic and Cheese, cheddar types were used 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +414.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +385.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2529.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2294.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cheese
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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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451.1%
Contains more WaterWater +106.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4567.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cheese
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54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2811.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 18.867g 86%
Calcium 27mg 710mg 68%
Phosphorus 19mg 455mg 62%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Fats 0g 33.31g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 46%
Protein 0.49g 22.87g 45%
Vitamin A 0µg 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 33%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.64mg 32%
Sodium 23mg 653mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Calories 88kcal 404kcal 16%
Fructose 7.38g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Iron 0.72mg 0.14mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.027mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 3.09g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 76mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0.48g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients
  2. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.