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Balsamic vinegar vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Caraway spice

  • Caraway spice is richer than Balsamic vinegar in Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Caraway spice is 194% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 23 times more Sugar than Caraway spice. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, while Caraway spice contains 0.64g.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, caraway seed.

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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 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2451.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1106.3%
Contains more IronIron +2154.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +6775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2889.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +892.4%

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 70% 22% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
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
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +674.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3934.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193%
~equal in Other ~5.87g

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 Caraway spice
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 Caraway spice Opinion
Calories 88kcal 333kcal Caraway spice
Protein 0.49g 19.77g Caraway spice
Fats 0g 14.59g Caraway spice
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg Caraway spice
Net carbs 17.03g 11.9g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 49.9g Caraway spice
Magnesium 12mg 258mg Caraway spice
Calcium 27mg 689mg Caraway spice
Potassium 112mg 1351mg Caraway spice
Iron 0.72mg 16.23mg Caraway spice
Sugar 14.95g 0.64g Caraway spice
Fiber 38g Caraway spice
Copper 0.026mg 0.91mg Caraway spice
Zinc 0.08mg 5.5mg Caraway spice
Phosphorus 19mg 568mg Caraway spice
Sodium 23mg 17mg Caraway spice
Vitamin A 0IU 363IU Caraway spice
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Caraway spice
Vitamin E 2.5mg Caraway spice
Manganese 0.131mg 1.3mg Caraway spice
Selenium 12.1µg Caraway spice
Vitamin B1 0.383mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B2 0.379mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B3 3.606mg Caraway spice
Vitamin B6 0.36mg Caraway spice
Folate 10µg Caraway spice
Choline 24.7mg Caraway spice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.62g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 7.125g Caraway spice
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g Caraway spice
Tryptophan 0.244mg Caraway spice
Threonine 0.756mg Caraway spice
Isoleucine 0.826mg Caraway spice
Leucine 1.218mg Caraway spice
Lysine 1.031mg Caraway spice
Methionine 0.361mg Caraway spice
Phenylalanine 0.867mg Caraway spice
Valine 1.037mg Caraway spice
Histidine 0.55mg Caraway spice
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Caraway spice
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
38%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice 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 - 0.62g)

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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.