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Balsamic vinegar vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and curry powder

  • Curry powder is richer than balsamic vinegar in manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for curry powder is 355% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 5 times more sugar than curry powder. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while curry powder contains 2.76g.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, curry powder.

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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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2025%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1844.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +944.6%
Contains more IronIron +2552.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +4515.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +5775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1831.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6235.9%

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
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% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +768.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2816.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227.8%
Contains more OtherOther +17.2%

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
22% 41% 29% 8%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.21 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +564%
Contains more FructoseFructose +834.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Curry powder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 8.3mg 355%
Iron 0.72mg 19.1mg 230%
Fiber 53.2g 213%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Copper 0.026mg 1.2mg 130%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 73%
Magnesium 12mg 255mg 58%
Calcium 27mg 525mg 50%
Phosphorus 19mg 367mg 50%
Zinc 0.08mg 4.7mg 42%
Potassium 112mg 1170mg 31%
Protein 0.49g 14.29g 28%
Fats 0g 14.01g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 15%
Folate 56µg 14%
Carbs 17.03g 55.83g 13%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Calories 88kcal 325kcal 12%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 8%
Fructose 7.38g 0.79g 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.648g 7%
Sodium 23mg 52mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.76g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Balsamic vinegar Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Curry powder
Curry powder is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Curry powder
Curry powder 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 - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.648g)

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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.