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Balsamic vinegar vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between balsamic vinegar and ginger

  • Ginger is higher than balsamic vinegar in copper, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Ginger covers your daily copper needs 22% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 9 times more sugar than ginger. While balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, ginger contains only 1.7g.
  • The glycemic index of ginger is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Ginger root, raw.

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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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.8%
Contains more IronIron +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +258.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +270.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +769.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +325%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +74.8%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more OtherOther +683.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~17.77g
~equal in Water ~78.89g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Ginger DV% diff.
Copper 0.026mg 0.226mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 12%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Potassium 112mg 415mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Magnesium 12mg 43mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Choline 28.8mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.229mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 4%
Folate 11µg 3%
Protein 0.49g 1.82g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 34mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.34mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 1%
Fats 0g 0.75g 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.203g 1%
Calcium 27mg 16mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Calories 88kcal 80kcal 0%
Carbs 17.03g 17.77g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 23mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.154g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger
Ginger 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 - 0.203g)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.