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Balsamic vinegar vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and chicken sandwich

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less phosphorus and iron than chicken sandwich.
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for sodium is 32% higher.
  • Chicken sandwich contains 4 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while chicken sandwich contains 3.64g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of chicken sandwich is 74.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +145.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +157.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +662.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +873.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.2%

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 2.7% 1% 48% 1.5% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +123.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3222.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%

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
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +858.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +660.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Chicken sandwich
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Chicken sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 48%
Selenium 19.9µg 36%
Sodium 23mg 753mg 32%
Protein 0.49g 16.28g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 29%
Phosphorus 19mg 185mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.2mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 19%
Fats 0g 11.19g 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Iron 0.72mg 1.77mg 13%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Folate 47µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.481g 11%
Saturated fat 0g 2.123g 10%
Fructose 7.38g 0.97g 8%
Calories 88kcal 250kcal 8%
Vitamin K 8.5µg 7%
Starch 16.5g 7%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Choline 35.3mg 6%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.61mg 5%
Copper 0.026mg 0.067mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.219mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 245mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 58mg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 24mg 3%
Vitamin D 5IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 17.03g 20.89g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 19.49g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 3.64g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Chicken sandwich
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
44%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.123g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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