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Balsamic vinegar vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and fruit preserves?

  • Fruit preserves have more vitamin C and copper than balsamic vinegar.
  • Fruit preserves have 3 times less magnesium than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 12mg of magnesium, while fruit preserves have 4mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar is lower in sugar.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Jams and preserves types in this comparison.

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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 2.9% 6% 6.8% 18% 33% 1.6% 8.1% 4.2% 5.2% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +46.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +227.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +284.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~19mg

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 29% 0% 2.4% 0% 4% 18% 0.68% 1.2% 4.6% 0% 0% 8.3% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more WaterWater +150.9%
Contains more OtherOther +2521.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +304.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Fruit preserves DV% diff.
Carbs 17.03g 68.86g 17%
Calories 88kcal 278kcal 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.8mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.1mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 6%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.04mg 4%
Selenium 2µg 4%
Iron 0.72mg 0.49mg 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Magnesium 12mg 4mg 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 20mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 77mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 0.37g 0%
Fats 0g 0.07g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 67.76g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 48.5g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.06mg 0%
Phosphorus 19mg 19mg 0%
Sodium 23mg 32mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.036mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.023mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 0.037mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.014mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves 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 Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.