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Balsamic vinegar vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Smoothie?

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer in Iron, while Smoothie is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Smoothie's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 27% higher.
  • Smoothie has 5 times less Iron than Balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of Iron, while Smoothie has 0.15mg.
  • Smoothie is lower in Sugar.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana 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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +380%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.9%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1673.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +149%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
~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 Smoothie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Smoothie Opinion
Calories 88kcal 37kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 1.22g Smoothie
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Net carbs 17.03g 8.16g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 8.16g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Calcium 27mg 41mg Smoothie
Potassium 112mg 24mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.15mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 7.35g Smoothie
Copper 0.026mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 29mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Manganese 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin B3 0.816mg Smoothie
Vitamin B6 0.082mg Smoothie
Vitamin B12 0.24µg Smoothie
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Smoothie
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
13%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoothie
Smoothie 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 - 6mg)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.