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Cheese vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cheese and balsamic vinegar different?

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

Cheese, cheddar and Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Cheese
6
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%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2529.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2294.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.4%
Contains more IronIron +414.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +385.2%

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.
Cheese
12
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4567.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +451.1%
Contains more WaterWater +106.5%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
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
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2811.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~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.
Cheese Balsamic vinegar
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 Cheese Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0g 86%
Calcium 710mg 27mg 68%
Phosphorus 455mg 19mg 62%
Selenium 28.5µg 52%
Fats 33.31g 0g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 0.49g 45%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.08mg 32%
Sodium 653mg 23mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 23%
Calories 404kcal 88kcal 16%
Fructose 0g 7.38g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 8%
Folate 27µg 7%
Iron 0.14mg 0.72mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.131mg 5%
Carbs 3.09g 17.03g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 5%
Magnesium 27mg 12mg 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 76mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 14.95g N/A
Copper 0.03mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0g 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
Cheese Balsamic vinegar
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
35%
Cheese
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
9%
Balsamic vinegar

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