Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Balsamic vinegar vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and cocktail sauce

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, vitamin A, and potassium in cocktail sauce is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily sodium needs 42% more than balsamic vinegar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

Infographic

Balsamic vinegar vs Cocktail sauce infographic
Infographic link

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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%

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 Cocktail sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 23mg 983mg 42%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.111mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Potassium 112mg 309mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.047mg 4%
Carbs 17.03g 28.22g 4%
Folate 17µg 4%
Selenium 2.2µg 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 2%
Choline 11mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 124kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Protein 0.49g 1.36g 2%
Fats 0g 1.05g 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 30mg 2%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.148mg 1%
Iron 0.72mg 0.83mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 26.42g N/A
Calcium 27mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 11.83g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Cocktail sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 960mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.