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Balsamic vinegar vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and lamb

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less zinc, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium than lamb.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.8%
Contains more IronIron +161.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +5475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +889.5%

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.
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%
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +635.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4904.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 Lamb
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 Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 0.49g 24.52g 48%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 0g 8.83g 40%
Zinc 0.08mg 4.46mg 40%
Fats 0g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Phosphorus 19mg 188mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Iron 0.72mg 1.88mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Calories 88kcal 294kcal 10%
Copper 0.026mg 0.119mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Carbs 17.03g 0g 6%
Potassium 112mg 310mg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.022mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Sodium 23mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 27mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.