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Balsamic vinegar vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between balsamic vinegar and lettuce

  • Balsamic vinegar has less vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese.
  • Lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 148% more.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 19 times more sugar than lettuce. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while lettuce has 0.78g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index than lettuce.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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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 9.3% 11% 17% 32% 9.7% 4.9% 12% 3.7% 33% 3.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.2%
Contains more IronIron +19.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +125%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg

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%
Lettuce
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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 31% 123% 4.4% 0% 18% 18% 7% 8% 21% 0% 316% 29% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493.4%
Contains more OtherOther +842.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
46% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2002.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1616.3%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce DV% diff.
Vitamin K 126.3µg 105%
Vitamin A 0µg 370µg 41%
Folate 38µg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 0.43g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 6%
Carbs 17.03g 2.87g 5%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.25mg 5%
Calories 88kcal 15kcal 4%
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 194mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.86mg 2%
Choline 13.6mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 1.36g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.375mg 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 29mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.082g 1%
Calcium 27mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.18mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 1.57g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0.78g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.029mg 0%
Sodium 23mg 28mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.02g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.006g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.059mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0%
Leucine 0.079mg 0%
Lysine 0.084mg 0%
Methionine 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.022mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Lettuce
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
45%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce 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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)

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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.