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Balsamic vinegar vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between balsamic vinegar and gratin

  • Balsamic vinegar has less copper, phosphorus, vitamin C, calcium, potassium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Gratin's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • Balsamic vinegar is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +515.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +762.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +494.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.9%

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.
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%
Gratin
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +189.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +932.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~74g

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 Gratin
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 Gratin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 4.733g 22%
Sodium 23mg 433mg 18%
Copper 0.026mg 0.16mg 15%
Phosphorus 19mg 113mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 13%
Fats 0g 7.59g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 9%
Protein 0.49g 5.06g 9%
Calcium 27mg 119mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Potassium 112mg 396mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 6%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.69mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 5%
Selenium 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 5%
Folate 11µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2%
Carbs 17.03g 11.27g 2%
Calories 88kcal 132kcal 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.64mg 1%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.161mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Gratin
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%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 410mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.733g)

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.