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Balsamic vinegar vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and eggs different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less copper, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and iron than eggs.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 219% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 13 times more sugar than eggs. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while eggs have 1.12g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of eggs is 0.

Vinegar, balsamic and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +403.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +65.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +7592.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1212.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +805.3%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1420.5%
Contains more OtherOther +463.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2467.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~74.62g

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 Egg
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 Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.026mg 2mg 219%
Cholesterol 373mg 124%
Selenium 30.8µg 56%
Choline 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 39%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 28%
Protein 0.49g 12.58g 24%
Phosphorus 19mg 172mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0g 3.267g 15%
Folate 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 10%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.05mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Iron 0.72mg 1.19mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.026mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 1.12g 5%
Sodium 23mg 124mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 155kcal 3%
Calcium 27mg 50mg 2%
Net carbs 17.03g 1.12g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 112mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Egg
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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.