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Balsamic vinegar vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between balsamic vinegar and red cabbage

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less vitamin C and vitamin A than red cabbage.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
  • Red cabbage contains 4 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while red cabbage contains 3.83g.
  • Red cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of red cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Cabbage, red, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117%
Contains more IronIron +11.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +175%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.5%

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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.1%
Contains more OtherOther +827.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +191.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%

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
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +335.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +398.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Red cabbage
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 Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Vitamin K 38.2µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 16%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Fructose 7.38g 1.48g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.243mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 5%
Potassium 112mg 243mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 31kcal 3%
Choline 17.1mg 3%
Carbs 17.03g 7.37g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 3%
Protein 0.49g 1.43g 2%
Calcium 27mg 45mg 2%
Phosphorus 19mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 1%
Magnesium 12mg 16mg 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.22mg 1%
Copper 0.026mg 0.017mg 1%
Iron 0.72mg 0.8mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.16g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 5.27g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 3.83g N/A
Sodium 23mg 27mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.021g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Red cabbage
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
33%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)

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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.