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Balsamic vinegar vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and espresso different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron; however, espresso is richer in magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for magnesium for espresso is 16% higher.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index (0) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared are the varieties 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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +453.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +60%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
~equal in Potassium ~115mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +308.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +919.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2521.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +27.9%

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 Espresso
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 212mg 53%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 33%
Magnesium 12mg 80mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 14%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.13mg 7%
Carbs 17.03g 1.67g 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.05mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 9kcal 4%
Copper 0.026mg 0.05mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 2mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 7mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 0.12g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.18g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 1.67g N/A
Potassium 112mg 115mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.05mg 0%
Sodium 23mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.092g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Espresso
Espresso is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso 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 - 0.092g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.