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Balsamic vinegar vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and plantain raw?

  • Plantain raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, copper, and magnesium than balsamic vinegar.
  • Plantain raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 23% higher.
  • Plantain raw has 9 times less calcium than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium, while plantain raw has 3mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than plantain raw (37).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Plantains, raw types in this comparison.

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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 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +208.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +211.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%

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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +419.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.3%

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 Plantain raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.299mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Potassium 112mg 499mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Folate 22µg 6%
Magnesium 12mg 37mg 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.081mg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Carbs 17.03g 31.89g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.686mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 4%
Selenium 1.5µg 3%
Calories 88kcal 122kcal 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 34mg 2%
Choline 13.5mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 1.3g 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 3mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.37g 1%
Sodium 23mg 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.143g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 15g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.032g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw 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 Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.050000000000001g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.