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Balsamic vinegar vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and saffron?

  • Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin A, zinc, and calcium than balsamic vinegar.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1229% higher.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index (70) than balsamic vinegar (50).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1439.3%
Contains more IronIron +1441.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1161.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1226.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21585.5%

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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +542.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2232.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +283.9%
~equal in Other ~5.45g

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 Saffron
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 28.408mg 1229%
Iron 0.72mg 11.1mg 130%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 78%
Magnesium 12mg 264mg 60%
Potassium 112mg 1724mg 47%
Copper 0.026mg 0.328mg 34%
Phosphorus 19mg 252mg 33%
Folate 93µg 23%
Protein 0.49g 11.43g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 21%
Carbs 17.03g 65.37g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 14%
Calories 88kcal 310kcal 11%
Selenium 5.6µg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 10%
Zinc 0.08mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 9%
Fats 0g 5.85g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Calcium 27mg 111mg 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Sodium 23mg 148mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron 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 - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)

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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.