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Balsamic vinegar vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and beans different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron; however, beans are richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Beans cover your daily need for copper, 20% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 2 times more iron than beans. Balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron, while beans have 0.29mg.
  • Beans contain less sugar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.

Vinegar, balsamic and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added types were 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more IronIron +148.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +692.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +447.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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%
Beans
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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 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Beans
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more OtherOther +252.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +879.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
~equal in Water ~72.6g

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 Beans
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 Beans DV% diff.
Fiber 5.5g 22%
Copper 0.026mg 0.206mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 13%
Phosphorus 19mg 104mg 12%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.4mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Protein 0.49g 4.8g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 4.5µg 8%
Choline 30.8mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Potassium 112mg 296mg 5%
Iron 0.72mg 0.29mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.43mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 50mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.172g 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Calories 88kcal 105kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Carbs 17.03g 20.49g 1%
Fats 0g 0.4g 1%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 7.78g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.103g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Beans
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
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beans
Beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beans
Beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beans
Beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans
Beans 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 - 0.103g)

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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.