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Balsamic vinegar vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Barbecue sauce different?

  • Barbecue sauce has more Copper than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Barbecue sauce is 44% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has less Sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, barbecue 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 20% 24% 24% 4.6% 8.6% 134% 16% 7.1%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.126mg

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%
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 2% 13% 16% 0% 5.8% 13% 11% 9.8% 17% 0% 4.5% 1.5% 3.9%
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
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more OtherOther +96.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +139.4%

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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +116.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +92%
~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 Barbecue sauce
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Barbecue sauce Opinion
Calories 88kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Protein 0.49g 0.82g Barbecue sauce
Fats 0g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Net carbs 17.03g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 17.03g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Magnesium 12mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Calcium 27mg 33mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 112mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Iron 0.72mg 0.64mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 33.24g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.026mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Zinc 0.08mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 19mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 23mg 1027mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0.131mg 0.126mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.023mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B2 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin K 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Folate 2µg Barbecue sauce
Choline 7.1mg Barbecue sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.045g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 7.38g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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 Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 1004mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.