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Cheese vs. Vodka — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and vodka

  • The amount of calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin A in cheese is higher than in vodka.
  • Cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 94% more than vodka.
  • Vodka contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, vodka, 80 proof.

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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
9
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%
Vodka
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.09% 0.38% 3.3% 0% 2.1% 0.13% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7500%
Contains more IronIron +1300%
Contains more CopperCopper +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9000%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%

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%
Vodka
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 1.6% 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 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6014.3%
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
3
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
Vodka
2
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +79.9%
Contains more OtherOther +800.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Vodka DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0g 86%
Calcium 710mg 0mg 71%
Phosphorus 455mg 5mg 64%
Selenium 28.5µg 0µg 52%
Fats 33.31g 0g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 0g 46%
Vitamin A 330µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0mg 33%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.007mg 32%
Sodium 653mg 1mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0g 9%
Calories 404kcal 231kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0mg 8%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Magnesium 27mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0mg 5%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Copper 0.03mg 0.01mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.005mg 2%
Potassium 76mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Iron 0.14mg 0.01mg 2%
Manganese 0.027mg 0mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Vodka
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Vodka
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
1%
Vodka

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vodka
Vodka contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vodka
Vodka is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vodka
Vodka 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 glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Vodka - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174818/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.