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Balsamic vinegar vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Cracker different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper than Cracker.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Iron 41% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 2 times more Sugar than Cracker. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while Cracker has 8.18g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +459.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1205.3%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +274.8%
Equal in Potassium - 118
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Calcium +344.4%
Contains more Iron +459.7%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1205.3%
Contains more Zinc +512.5%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +274.8%
Equal in Potassium - 118

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.
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Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2334.7%
Contains more Other +142.2%
Contains more Protein +1255.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +260%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2334.7%
Contains more Other +142.2%
Contains more Protein +1255.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +260%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1510.6%
Contains more Fructose +2444.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1510.6%
Contains more Fructose +2444.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 59g Cracker
Protein 0.49g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 17.03g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 88kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 7.38g 0.29g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 27mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.72mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 12mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 19mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 112mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 23mg 726mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.026mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.131mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 5.562g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Cracker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
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 - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.