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Balsamic vinegar vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and shallot?

  • Shallot has more vitamin C, manganese, copper, potassium, iron, and phosphorus than balsamic vinegar.
  • Shallot has 2 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while shallot has 7.87g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than shallot (30).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Shallots, raw 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%
Shallot
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +198.2%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.9%

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%
Shallot
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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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +653.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +410.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~16.8g
~equal in Water ~79.8g

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 Shallot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Shallot DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 27%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Folate 34µg 9%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.292mg 7%
Potassium 112mg 334mg 7%
Copper 0.026mg 0.088mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 6%
Iron 0.72mg 1.2mg 6%
Phosphorus 19mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5%
Protein 0.49g 2.5g 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.4mg 3%
Choline 11.3mg 2%
Selenium 1.2µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 21mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 72kcal 1%
Calcium 27mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.1g 0%
Carbs 17.03g 16.8g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 7.87g N/A
Sodium 23mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.017g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0%
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $3.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot
Shallot 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 - 0.017g)

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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.