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Balsamic vinegar vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Dates ?

  • Dates have more Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Dates ' daily need coverage for Copper is 20% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Dates, deglet noor types in this comparison.

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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 more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +692.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +44.4%
Contains more Iron +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +258.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.3%
Contains more Potassium +485.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Zinc +262.5%
Contains more Copper +692.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%

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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Dates
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +272.4%
Contains more Other +276.9%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +340.6%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +272.4%
Contains more Other +276.9%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +340.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +162.5%
Contains more Fructose +165%
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
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +162.5%
Contains more Fructose +165%
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 Dates
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Dates Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 67.03g Dates
Protein 0.49g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 17.03g 75.03g Dates
Calories 88kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 7.38g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 14.95g 63.35g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 8g Dates
Calcium 27mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.72mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 12mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 19mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 112mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 23mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.08mg 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0.026mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.131mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.165mg Dates
Folate 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0g 0.032g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.4g)
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 - 0.032g)

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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.