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Balsamic vinegar vs. Spearmint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Spearmint

  • Spearmint is richer than Balsamic vinegar in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Spearmint is 139% higher.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Spearmint, fresh.

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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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +637%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +308.9%
Contains more IronIron +1548.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +823.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +215.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +753.4%
~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 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +102.5%
Contains more OtherOther +198.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +571.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%

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 Spearmint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Spearmint Opinion
Calories 88kcal 44kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 3.29g Spearmint
Fats 0g 0.73g Spearmint
Vitamin C 0mg 13.3mg Spearmint
Net carbs 17.03g 1.61g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 8.41g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 63mg Spearmint
Calcium 27mg 199mg Spearmint
Potassium 112mg 458mg Spearmint
Iron 0.72mg 11.87mg Spearmint
Sugar 14.95g Spearmint
Fiber 6.8g Spearmint
Copper 0.026mg 0.24mg Spearmint
Zinc 0.08mg 1.09mg Spearmint
Phosphorus 19mg 60mg Spearmint
Sodium 23mg 30mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 4054IU Spearmint
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg Spearmint
Manganese 0.131mg 1.118mg Spearmint
Vitamin B1 0.078mg Spearmint
Vitamin B2 0.175mg Spearmint
Vitamin B3 0.948mg Spearmint
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 105µg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0g 0.191g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Spearmint
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g Spearmint
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Spearmint
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
38%
Spearmint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
88%
Spearmint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Spearmint
Spearmint is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spearmint
Spearmint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spearmint
Spearmint 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 - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)

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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.