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Balsamic vinegar vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and oranges different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron; however, oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for oranges is 59% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 7 times more iron than oranges. While balsamic vinegar contains 0.72mg of iron, oranges contain only 0.1mg.
  • Oranges have less sugar.

Vinegar, balsamic and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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%
Orange
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 12% 16% 3.8% 15% 1.9% 6% 0% 3.3% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +620%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +424%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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%
Orange
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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 177% 3.7% 3.6% 0% 22% 9.2% 5.3% 15% 14% 0% 0% 23% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Orange
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.9%
Contains more OtherOther +1270.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.5%

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 Orange
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 Orange DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg 59%
Fiber 2.4g 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.1mg 8%
Folate 30µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.025mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 3%
Choline 8.4mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.282mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 47kcal 2%
Potassium 112mg 181mg 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.045mg 2%
Carbs 17.03g 11.75g 2%
Sodium 23mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Selenium 0.5µg 1%
Protein 0.49g 0.94g 1%
Phosphorus 19mg 14mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 40mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.12g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 9.35g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 9.35g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.07mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.015g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.025g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.015mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.025mg 0%
Leucine 0.023mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.031mg 0%
Valine 0.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Orange
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
21%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange
Orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange
Orange 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 - 0.015g)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.