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Balsamic vinegar vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and English muffins different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less phosphorus, copper, manganese, and zinc than English muffins.
  • English muffins cover your daily need for sodium, 19% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less sodium.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

Vinegar, balsamic and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +396.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.5%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +81.6%
Contains more OtherOther +151.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1471.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +170.1%

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 English muffin
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar English muffin DV% diff.
Sodium 23mg 464mg 19%
Phosphorus 19mg 133mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 15%
Protein 0.49g 7.7g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 12%
Copper 0.026mg 0.129mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 10%
Carbs 17.03g 46g 10%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.357mg 10%
Folate 37µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Calories 88kcal 235kcal 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 6%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.7mg 6%
Fats 0g 1.8g 3%
Calcium 27mg 52mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Iron 0.72mg 0.89mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.259g 1%
Potassium 112mg 131mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin 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 - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.