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Balsamic vinegar vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between balsamic vinegar and currants

  • Balsamic vinegar has less vitamin C and copper than currants.
  • Currants cover your daily need for vitamin C, 46% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 2 times more sugar than currants. While balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, currants have only 7.37g.
  • The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic and Currants, red and white, raw.

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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 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +38.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +187.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +131.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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%
Currant
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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 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
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
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.4%
Contains more OtherOther +827.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~83.95g

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
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +135.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +109.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Currant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Currant DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg 46%
Fiber 4.3g 17%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.107mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 3.53g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 275mg 5%
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Folate 8µg 2%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.186mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 1.4g 2%
Calories 88kcal 56kcal 2%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 1%
Choline 7.6mg 1%
Carbs 17.03g 13.8g 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.23mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 33mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 9.5g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 7.37g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Currant
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
17%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant 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)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.