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Balsamic vinegar vs. Gouda cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and gouda cheese

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron and manganese, while gouda cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Gouda cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • Gouda cheese contains 12 times less manganese than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 0.131mg of manganese, while gouda cheese contains 0.011mg.
  • The amount of sugar in gouda cheese is lower.
  • Gouda cheese has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gouda cheese is 0, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic 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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 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 more IronIron +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1090.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +141.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2492.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +4775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2773.7%
~equal in Potassium ~121mg

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%
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 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
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 +667.1%
Contains more WaterWater +84.4%
Contains more OtherOther +53%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4989.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 Gouda 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 Gouda cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 17.614g 80%
Phosphorus 19mg 546mg 75%
Calcium 27mg 700mg 67%
Vitamin B12 1.54µg 64%
Protein 0.49g 24.94g 49%
Fats 0g 27.44g 42%
Cholesterol 114mg 38%
Sodium 23mg 819mg 35%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.9mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.334mg 26%
Selenium 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 7.747g 19%
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg 18%
Calories 88kcal 356kcal 13%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.34mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Iron 0.72mg 0.24mg 6%
Carbs 17.03g 2.22g 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.011mg 5%
Folate 21µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.657g 4%
Magnesium 12mg 29mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 2.22g N/A
Potassium 112mg 121mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 2.22g N/A
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
Balsamic vinegar 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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
32%
Gouda cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
79%
Gouda cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gouda cheese
Gouda cheese 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 Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 796mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.614g)

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. 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.