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Balsamic vinegar vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and rice

  • Rice is richer than balsamic vinegar in manganese and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rice is 15% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 299 times more sugar than rice. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while rice contains 0.05g.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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%
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +165.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +260.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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%
Rice
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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 0% 0% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Rice
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3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1335.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.4%

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 Rice
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 Rice DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 0.472mg 15%
Folate 58µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 14%
Selenium 7.5µg 14%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 7%
Iron 0.72mg 1.2mg 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.069mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 28.17g 4%
Protein 0.49g 2.69g 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg 4%
Phosphorus 19mg 43mg 3%
Calories 88kcal 130kcal 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Potassium 112mg 35mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 1%
Fats 0g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 27.77g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0.05g N/A
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.077g 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.088g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0%
Leucine 0.222mg 0%
Lysine 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.063mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.063mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Rice
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
12%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice 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 - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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