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Balsamic vinegar vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and smoked salmon?

  • Smoked salmon has more copper and phosphorus than balsamic vinegar.
  • Smoked salmon's daily need coverage for sodium is 28% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than smoked salmon (0).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked 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 13% 3.3% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +670.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +18.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +784.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +763.2%

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 0% 8.7% 27% 257% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3630.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~72g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Smoked salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.26µg 136%
Vitamin D 685IU 86%
Vitamin D 17.1µg 86%
Selenium 32.4µg 59%
Protein 0.49g 18.28g 36%
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 30%
Sodium 23mg 672mg 28%
Copper 0.026mg 0.23mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 21%
Phosphorus 19mg 164mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 17%
Choline 89mg 16%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin E 1.35mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Fats 0g 4.32g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.995g 7%
Carbs 17.03g 0g 6%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.017mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.023g 5%
Saturated fat 0g 0.929g 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 11mg 2%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.31mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 175mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.85mg 2%
Calories 88kcal 117kcal 1%
Folate 2µg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.205mg 0%
Threonine 0.801mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.842mg 0%
Leucine 1.486mg 0%
Lysine 1.679mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.714mg 0%
Valine 0.942mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.183g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.267g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.073g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Smoked salmon
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
76%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.929g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.