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Balsamic vinegar vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Fruitcake different?

  • Fruitcake has more Iron than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Fruitcake is 17% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has less Sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic and Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Iron +187.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +237.5%
Contains more Copper +92.3%
Contains more Manganese +67.9%

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.
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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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +202.2%
Contains more Other +448.2%
Contains more Protein +491.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +261.7%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +202.2%
Contains more Other +448.2%
Contains more Protein +491.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +261.7%

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 Fruitcake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 0.49g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 0g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 17.03g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 88kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 27.42g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 27mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 0.72mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg Fruitcake
Potassium 112mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 23mg 101mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.026mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.131mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 5mg Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.048g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.