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Balsamic vinegar vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and plums different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron; however, plums are richer in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Plums cover your daily need for vitamin C, 11% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 5 times more calcium than plums. Balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium, while plums have 6mg.
  • Plums contain less sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic and Plums, raw types were 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%
Plum
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more IronIron +323.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Plum
11
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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
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
Plum
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11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1529.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%

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
Plum
3
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +49.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +140.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Plum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Plum DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg 11%
Iron 0.72mg 0.17mg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Fructose 7.38g 3.07g 5%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 3%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.052mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 46kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 6mg 2%
Carbs 17.03g 11.42g 2%
Sodium 23mg 0mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 157mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 7mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Protein 0.49g 0.7g 0%
Fats 0g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 9.92g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.1mg 0%
Phosphorus 19mg 16mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Choline 1.9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Plum
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
8%
Plum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
6%
Plum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Plum
Plum is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum
Plum 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 - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.