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Balsamic vinegar vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Balsamic vinegar and Caper

  • Balsamic vinegar has less Copper, and Iron than Caper.
  • Caper covers your daily need of Sodium 101% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 36 times more Sugar than Caper. While Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, Caper has only 0.41g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic and Capers, canned.

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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 Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1338.5%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
Contains more Calcium +48.1%
Contains more Iron +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +1338.5%

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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Caper
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Protein +381.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 83.85
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +248.3%
Contains more Protein +381.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Equal in Water - 83.85

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Caper Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 1.69g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 17.03g 4.89g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 23kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 0.41g Caper
Fiber 3.2g Caper
Calcium 27mg 40mg Caper
Iron 0.72mg 1.67mg Caper
Magnesium 12mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 19mg 10mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 40mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 2348mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.026mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0.131mg 0.078mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.018mg Caper
Vitamin B2 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Caper
Vitamin B6 0.023mg Caper
Folate 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Saturated Fat 0g 0.233g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 2325mg)
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 - 0.233g)

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.