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Balsamic vinegar vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and potatoes

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less vitamin C, copper, potassium, and phosphorus than potatoes.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Potatoes contain 18 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while potatoes contain 0.82g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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%
Potato
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.5%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%

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%
Potato
10
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more OtherOther +438.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +318.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~17.49g
~equal in Water ~79.25g

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
Potato
2
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2341.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2738.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~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 Potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg 22%
Fructose 7.38g 0.26g 9%
Potassium 112mg 425mg 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.11mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Phosphorus 19mg 57mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.2mg 3%
Protein 0.49g 2.05g 3%
Calcium 27mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.81mg 1%
Calories 88kcal 77kcal 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Sodium 23mg 6mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 15.39g N/A
Carbs 17.03g 17.49g 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.025g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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 - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.