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Balsamic vinegar vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Mayonnaise

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer than Mayonnaise in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mayonnaise is 59% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 26 times more Sugar than Mayonnaise. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, while Mayonnaise contains 0.57g.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Copper +36.8%
Contains more Manganese +1771.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2887.7%
Contains more Water +253.1%
Contains more Other +206.1%
Contains more Protein +95.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Carbs +2887.7%
Contains more Water +253.1%
Contains more Other +206.1%
Contains more Protein +95.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +18825%
Contains more Fructose +14660%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +18825%
Contains more Fructose +14660%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Mayonnaise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 0.57g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 0.96g Mayonnaise
Fats 0g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 17.03g 0.57g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 7.38g 0.05g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 0.57g Mayonnaise
Calcium 27mg 8mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 19mg 21mg Mayonnaise
Potassium 112mg 20mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 635mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 0.15mg Mayonnaise
Copper 0.026mg 0.019mg Balsamic vinegar
Manganese 0.131mg 0.007mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 0IU 65IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 42mg Balsamic vinegar
Trans Fat 0g 0.187g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 11.703g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Mayonnaise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.