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Balsamic vinegar vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Banana different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in Iron, however, Banana is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 5 times more Calcium than Banana. While Balsamic vinegar contains 27mg of Calcium, Banana contains only 5mg.
  • Banana has less Sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic and Bananas, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +219.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +440%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +219.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +87.5%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +106.1%

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.
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Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +626.5%
Contains more Protein +122.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Equal in Water - 74.91
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Other +626.5%
Contains more Protein +122.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Equal in Water - 74.91

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +52%
Contains more Fructose +52.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
31% 14% 28% 28%
Starch: 5.38 g
Sucrose: 2.39 g
Glucose: 4.98 g
Fructose: 4.85 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +52%
Contains more Fructose +52.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Banana Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 20.24g Banana
Protein 0.49g 1.09g Banana
Fats 0g 0.33g Banana
Carbs 17.03g 22.84g Banana
Calories 88kcal 89kcal Banana
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 7.38g 4.85g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 12.23g Banana
Fiber 2.6g Banana
Calcium 27mg 5mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.26mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 27mg Banana
Phosphorus 19mg 22mg Banana
Potassium 112mg 358mg Banana
Sodium 23mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 0.08mg 0.15mg Banana
Copper 0.026mg 0.078mg Banana
Manganese 0.131mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 1µg Banana
Vitamin A 0IU 64IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 0.073mg Banana
Vitamin B3 0.665mg Banana
Vitamin B5 0.334mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg Banana
Folate 20µg Banana
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.009mg Banana
Threonine 0.028mg Banana
Isoleucine 0.028mg Banana
Leucine 0.068mg Banana
Lysine 0.05mg Banana
Methionine 0.008mg Banana
Phenylalanine 0.049mg Banana
Valine 0.047mg Banana
Histidine 0.077mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0g 0.112g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Banana
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g Banana

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Banana
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
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana
Banana is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana
Banana is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana
Banana is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.112g)

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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.