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Balsamic vinegar vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Balsamic vinegar and Onion

  • Balsamic vinegar has more Iron, while Onion has more Vitamin C.
  • Onion contains 4 times less Sugar than Balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, while Onion contains 4.24g.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Onions, 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.
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
4
:
6
Onion
Onion
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.129
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Equal in Manganese - 0.129

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.
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
0
:
12
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Balsamic vinegar
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
2
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +1622.9%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +1622.9%
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains more Glucose +284.3%
Contains more Fructose +472.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Balsamic vinegar
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
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +284.3%
Contains more Fructose +472.1%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Onion Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 7.64g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0g 0.1g Onion
Carbs 17.03g 9.34g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 40kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g 1.29g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 4.24g Onion
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 27mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 19mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 112mg 146mg Onion
Sodium 23mg 4mg Onion
Zinc 0.08mg 0.17mg Onion
Copper 0.026mg 0.039mg Onion
Manganese 0.131mg 0.129mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 0mg 7.4mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Onion
Folate 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0g 0.042g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion 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 - 0.042g)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.