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Balsamic vinegar vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Plum different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more Iron, however, Plum is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Plum covers your daily need of Vitamin C 11% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 5 times more Calcium than Plum. Balsamic vinegar has 27mg of Calcium, while Plum has 6mg.
  • Plum contains 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
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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
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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% 21% 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 Opinion
Calories 88kcal 46kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 0.7g Plum
Fats 0g 0.28g Plum
Vitamin C 0mg 9.5mg Plum
Net carbs 17.03g 10.02g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 11.42g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 7mg Balsamic vinegar
Calcium 27mg 6mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 157mg Plum
Iron 0.72mg 0.17mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 9.92g Plum
Fiber 1.4g Plum
Copper 0.026mg 0.057mg Plum
Zinc 0.08mg 0.1mg Plum
Phosphorus 19mg 16mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 0mg Plum
Vitamin A 0IU 345IU Plum
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Plum
Vitamin E 0.26mg Plum
Manganese 0.131mg 0.052mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin B1 0.028mg Plum
Vitamin B2 0.026mg Plum
Vitamin B3 0.417mg Plum
Vitamin B5 0.135mg Plum
Vitamin B6 0.029mg Plum
Vitamin K 6.4µg Plum
Folate 5µg Plum
Choline 1.9mg Plum
Saturated Fat 0g 0.017g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Plum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g Plum
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plum
Threonine 0.01mg Plum
Isoleucine 0.014mg Plum
Leucine 0.015mg Plum
Lysine 0.016mg Plum
Methionine 0.008mg Plum
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Plum
Valine 0.016mg Plum
Histidine 0.009mg Plum
Fructose 7.38g 3.07g Balsamic vinegar

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
9%
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.