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Balsamic vinegar vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between balsamic vinegar and apples

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron; however, apples have more vitamin C.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 5 times more calcium than apples. Balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium, while apples have 6mg.
  • Apples are lower in sugar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index than apples.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Potassium ~107mg
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Apple
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +2915%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Apple
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +211.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Apple
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Apple DV% diff.
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Iron 0.72mg 0.12mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 3%
Calories 88kcal 52kcal 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2%
Fructose 7.38g 5.9g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 5mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 1%
Carbs 17.03g 13.81g 1%
Choline 3.4mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 0.26g 0%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 11.41g N/A
Potassium 112mg 107mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 10.39g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.027mg 0%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.04mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Apple
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
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.