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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 from 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 88kcal 130kcal Rice
Protein 0.49g 2.69g Rice
Fats 0g 0.28g Rice
Net carbs 17.03g 27.77g Rice
Carbs 17.03g 28.17g Rice
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 27mg 10mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 35mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 1.2mg Rice
Sugar 14.95g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0.4g Rice
Copper 0.026mg 0.069mg Rice
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg Rice
Phosphorus 19mg 43mg Rice
Sodium 23mg 1mg Rice
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.131mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg Rice
Vitamin B3 1.476mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg Rice
Folate 58µg Rice
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0g 0.077g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Rice
Tryptophan 0.031mg Rice
Threonine 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.116mg Rice
Leucine 0.222mg Rice
Lysine 0.097mg Rice
Methionine 0.063mg Rice
Phenylalanine 0.144mg Rice
Valine 0.164mg Rice
Histidine 0.063mg Rice
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.