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Balsamic vinegar vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Balsamic vinegar and Honey

  • Balsamic vinegar contains 5 times more Calcium than Honey. While Balsamic vinegar contains 27mg of Calcium, Honey contains only 6mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Balsamic vinegar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Honey.

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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.
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
6
:
4
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +38.5%
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +115.4%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +38.5%

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.
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
0
:
11
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Balsamic vinegar
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%
Honey
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% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
3
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +347.1%
Contains more Other +2915%
Contains more Carbs +383.9%
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +63.3%
Contains more Water +347.1%
Contains more Other +2915%
Contains more Carbs +383.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
0
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +372.3%
Contains more Fructose +454.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Balsamic vinegar
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
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +372.3%
Contains more Fructose +454.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Honey Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.49g 0.3g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 82.4g Honey
Calories 88kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 7.38g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 14.95g 82.12g Balsamic vinegar
Fiber 0.2g Honey
Calcium 27mg 6mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.42mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 2mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 19mg 4mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 52mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.08mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.026mg 0.036mg Honey
Manganese 0.131mg 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B2 0.038mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Honey
Vitamin B6 0.024mg Honey
Folate 2µg Honey
Tryptophan 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg Honey

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Honey
Low Fats diet Equal
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Honey
Honey is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 67.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.