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Balsamic vinegar vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between balsamic vinegar and cumin

  • Balsamic vinegar has less iron, manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C than cumin.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 821% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1496.4%
Contains more IronIron +9116.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3234.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2526.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2444.3%

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%
Cumin
10
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Cumin
4
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +848.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3534.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.72mg 66.36mg 821%
Manganese 0.131mg 3.333mg 139%
Copper 0.026mg 0.867mg 93%
Calcium 27mg 931mg 90%
Magnesium 12mg 366mg 84%
Phosphorus 19mg 499mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 52%
Potassium 112mg 1788mg 49%
Zinc 0.08mg 4.8mg 43%
Fiber 10.5g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Protein 0.49g 17.81g 35%
Fats 0g 22.27g 34%
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 33%
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 29%
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Calories 88kcal 375kcal 14%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 9%
Carbs 17.03g 44.24g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.535g 7%
Sodium 23mg 168mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 10µg 3%
Net carbs 17.03g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin 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 - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.