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Balsamic vinegar vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between balsamic vinegar and soft serve

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron and manganese, yet soft serve is higher in phosphorus, vitamin A, and calcium.
  • Soft serve covers your daily saturated fat needs 37% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 26 times more manganese than soft serve. While balsamic vinegar contains 0.131mg of manganese, soft serve contains only 0.005mg.
  • The amount of sugar in balsamic vinegar is lower.
  • The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2520%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +510.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%
Contains more OtherOther +570%
Contains more ProteinProtein +736.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Soft serve DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0g 7.46g 34%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 21%
Fats 0g 13g 20%
Vitamin A 0µg 162µg 18%
Phosphorus 19mg 116mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.506mg 10%
Calcium 27mg 131mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.49g 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Protein 0.49g 4.1g 7%
Calories 88kcal 222kcal 7%
Iron 0.72mg 0.21mg 6%
Choline 26mg 5%
Selenium 3µg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.049mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.52mg 4%
Vitamin D 29IU 4%
Fiber 0.7g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 3%
Folate 9µg 2%
Sodium 23mg 61mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 177mg 2%
Carbs 17.03g 22.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.095mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 21.5g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 21.16g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.03mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.176mg 0%
Valine 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.099mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.