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Balsamic vinegar vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and ground ginger

  • The amount of manganese, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium in ground ginger is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Ground ginger covers your daily manganese needs 1442% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Ground ginger has 4 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while ground ginger has 3.39g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, ginger, ground.

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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 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1683.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +322.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1078.6%
Contains more IronIron +2650%
Contains more CopperCopper +1746.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +4450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +784.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25319.8%

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%
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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +669.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1732.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
6% 36% 53% 6%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 1.22 g
Fructose: 1.78 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +520.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +314.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

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 Ground ginger
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 Ground ginger DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 33.3mg 1442%
Iron 0.72mg 19.8mg 239%
Selenium 55.8µg 101%
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 60%
Fiber 14.1g 56%
Copper 0.026mg 0.48mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 48%
Magnesium 12mg 214mg 48%
Potassium 112mg 1320mg 36%
Zinc 0.08mg 3.64mg 32%
Phosphorus 19mg 168mg 21%
Carbs 17.03g 71.62g 18%
Protein 0.49g 8.98g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 13%
Saturated fat 0g 2.599g 12%
Calories 88kcal 335kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 10%
Calcium 27mg 114mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 1.78g 7%
Choline 41.2mg 7%
Fats 0g 4.24g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 57.52g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 3.39g N/A
Sodium 23mg 27mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.089mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.199mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Balsamic vinegar Ground 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
34%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger 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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.599g)

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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.