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Balsamic vinegar vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between balsamic vinegar and potato salad

  • Balsamic vinegar has less vitamin C and copper than potato salad.
  • Potato salad covers your daily need for sodium, 22% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +353.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.65mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.5%
Contains more OtherOther +209.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +446.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~76g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Potato salad DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 25%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 23mg 529mg 22%
Fats 0g 8.2g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 11%
Copper 0.026mg 0.118mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Selenium 4.1µg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 6%
Saturated fat 0g 1.429g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Phosphorus 19mg 52mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 254mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Protein 0.49g 2.68g 4%
Calories 88kcal 143kcal 3%
Folate 7µg 2%
Carbs 17.03g 11.17g 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.31mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.101mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 19mg 1%
Iron 0.72mg 0.65mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 9.87g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.429g)

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.