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Balsamic vinegar vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and crackers different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less iron, phosphorus, manganese, calcium, and copper than crackers.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for iron, 41% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 2 times more sugar than crackers. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while crackers have 8.18g.
  • Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +344.4%
Contains more IronIron +459.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1205.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.8%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
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 WaterWater +2334.7%
Contains more OtherOther +142.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1255.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +260%

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
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 GlucoseGlucose +1510.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2444.8%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar 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 ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 88%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 58%
Iron 0.72mg 4.03mg 41%
Fats 0g 26.43g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 35%
Phosphorus 19mg 248mg 33%
Sodium 23mg 726mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 27%
Saturated fat 0g 5.562g 25%
Folate 92µg 23%
Calories 88kcal 510kcal 21%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 20%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.491mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 16%
Carbs 17.03g 61.3g 15%
Protein 0.49g 6.64g 12%
Selenium 6.7µg 12%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Calcium 27mg 120mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 0.29g 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.104mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg 4%
Choline 9.6mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 59g N/A
Potassium 112mg 118mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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 - 703mg)
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. Crackers - 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.