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Balsamic vinegar vs. Horseradish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and horseradish

  • Horseradish is richer than balsamic vinegar in vitamin C and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for horseradish is 28% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 2 times more sugar than horseradish. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while horseradish contains 7.99g.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Horseradish, prepared.

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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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +937.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.126mg

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%

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 Horseradish
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 Horseradish DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 24.9mg 28%
Sodium 23mg 420mg 17%
Folate 57µg 14%
Fiber 3.3g 13%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.83mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 27mg 4%
Potassium 112mg 246mg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 0.42mg 4%
Copper 0.026mg 0.058mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 56mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 2%
Carbs 17.03g 11.29g 2%
Calories 88kcal 48kcal 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 1.18g 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.69g 1%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 7.99g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 7.99g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.126mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.09g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Horseradish
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
13%
Horseradish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
22%
Horseradish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Horseradish
Horseradish is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horseradish
Horseradish 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 - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.