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Balsamic vinegar vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and napa cabbage different?

  • Napa cabbage has more copper and vitamin A than balsamic vinegar.
  • Napa cabbage has a lower glycemic index (32) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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.
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 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +269.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Iron ~0.74mg
~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 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +663.7%
Contains more OtherOther +3447.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +26%

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 Napa cabbage
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Napa cabbage DV% diff.
Folate 43µg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.096mg 8%
Carbs 17.03g 2.23g 5%
Calories 88kcal 12kcal 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 3%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.203mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.14mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 13µg 1%
Sodium 23mg 11mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 1.1g 1%
Potassium 112mg 87mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 2.23g N/A
Calcium 27mg 29mg 0%
Iron 0.72mg 0.74mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Phosphorus 19mg 19mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Napa cabbage
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%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.