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Balsamic vinegar vs. Rum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and rum different?

  • Balsamic vinegar has more iron than rum.
  • Rum has less sugar.
  • Rum has a lower glycemic index (0) than balsamic vinegar (50).

Vinegar, balsamic and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Rum
Rum
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 4.5% 17% 1.9% 2.1% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5500%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +280%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +627.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Rum
Rum
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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% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~0mg

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
Rum
Rum
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67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more OtherOther +453.9%
~equal in Fats ~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 Rum
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Rum DV% diff.
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.12mg 8%
Calories 88kcal 231kcal 7%
Carbs 17.03g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.018mg 5%
Magnesium 12mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 27mg 0mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 2mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 0.05mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 5mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 0g 1%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.07mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Rum
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Rum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
3%
Rum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Rum
Rum is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rum
Rum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/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.