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Balsamic vinegar vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Balsamic vinegar and Pumpkin

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Pumpkin.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 47% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 5 times less Sugar than Balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of Sugar, while Pumpkin contains 2.76g.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Pumpkin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +388.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.125
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +131.6%
Contains more Potassium +203.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +388.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Manganese - 0.125

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.
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12
Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +653.8%
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +162%
Contains more Other +653.8%
Contains more Protein +104.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.8%

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 Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 6g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 1g Pumpkin
Fats 0g 0.1g Pumpkin
Carbs 17.03g 6.5g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 26kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 2.76g Pumpkin
Fiber 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 27mg 21mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.8mg Pumpkin
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Phosphorus 19mg 44mg Pumpkin
Potassium 112mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 23mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.08mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.026mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.131mg 0.125mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 0IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.052g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin 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 - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.