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Balsamic vinegar vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and milk

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron and manganese, while milk has more phosphorus and calcium.
  • Milk's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 11% higher.
  • Milk contains 44 times less manganese than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 0.131mg of manganese, while milk contains 0.003mg.
  • The amount of sugar in milk is lower.
  • Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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%
Milk
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
Contains more IronIron +2300%
Contains more CopperCopper +160%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +425%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +400%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg

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%
Milk
12
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Milk
3
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +241.3%
Contains more OtherOther +704%
Contains more ProteinProtein +587.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%

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
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~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 Milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 14%
Phosphorus 19mg 95mg 11%
Calcium 27mg 125mg 10%
Iron 0.72mg 0.03mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 0g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 7%
Selenium 3.3µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Protein 0.49g 3.37g 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.003mg 6%
Vitamin D 48IU 6%
Carbs 17.03g 4.99g 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.42mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.633g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 42kcal 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.01mg 2%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Fats 0g 0.97g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 150mg 1%
Folate 5µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 1%
Sodium 23mg 44mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 4.99g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 11mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 5.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Milk
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
15%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.