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

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How are balsamic vinegar and Swiss cheese different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron; however, Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for Swiss cheese is 91% higher.
  • Swiss cheese has a lower glycemic index (27) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic and Cheese, swiss are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.6%
Contains more IronIron +453.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +403.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +5362.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2921.1%

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 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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1082.6%
Contains more WaterWater +103.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5402%
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 Swiss 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 Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 27mg 890mg 86%
Saturated fat 0g 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 19mg 574mg 79%
Selenium 30µg 55%
Protein 0.49g 26.96g 53%
Fats 0g 30.99g 48%
Zinc 0.08mg 4.37mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 20%
Calories 88kcal 393kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 0g 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.13mg 7%
Sodium 23mg 187mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 7%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.026mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 1.44g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 0.047mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Potassium 112mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 1.44g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Swiss 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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.