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Balsamic vinegar vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Lemon different?

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lemon is 59% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 6 times more Sugar than Lemon. While Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, Lemon contains only 2.5g.

Vinegar, balsamic and Lemons, raw, without peel are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Equal in Calcium - 26
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +336.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Equal in Calcium - 26

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.
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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Other +1910%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +82.7%
Contains more Other +1910%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 6.52g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 17.03g 9.32g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 29kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 27mg 26mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.6mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 19mg 16mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 23mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.08mg 0.06mg Balsamic vinegar
Copper 0.026mg 0.037mg Lemon
Manganese 0.131mg 0.03mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Lemon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon 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 Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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