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Balsamic vinegar vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Black pepper different?

  • Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Black pepper is 549% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 23 times more Sugar than Black pepper. While Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, Black pepper contains only 0.64g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, pepper, black 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1325%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1540.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1086.6%
Contains more IronIron +1248.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +5015.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1387.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +731.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9635.1%

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.
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 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +513.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2020.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.5%
Contains more OtherOther +64.8%

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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3054.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3108.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Black pepper
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 Black pepper Opinion
Calories 88kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Protein 0.49g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0g 3.26g Black pepper
Net carbs 17.03g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 17.03g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 12mg 171mg Black pepper
Calcium 27mg 443mg Black pepper
Potassium 112mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 0.72mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 14.95g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.026mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 0.08mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 19mg 158mg Black pepper
Sodium 23mg 20mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 0.131mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Black pepper
Vitamin B3 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.291mg Black pepper
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 17µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0g 1.392g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Fructose 7.38g 0.23g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Black pepper
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
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Black pepper
Black pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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 - 1.392g)

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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.