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Balsamic vinegar vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and spinach raw?

  • Spinach raw has more vitamin A, manganese, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and calcium than balsamic vinegar.
  • Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 188% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than spinach raw (32).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Spinach, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +558.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +398.2%
Contains more IronIron +276.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +562.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +584.7%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +369.1%
Contains more OtherOther +250.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
16% 26% 35% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.11 g
Fructose: 0.15 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +6781.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4820%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Spinach raw
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 Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 402%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Folate 194µg 49%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.897mg 33%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Iron 0.72mg 2.71mg 25%
Magnesium 12mg 79mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 14%
Potassium 112mg 558mg 13%
Copper 0.026mg 0.13mg 12%
Fructose 7.38g 0.15g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 99mg 7%
Protein 0.49g 2.86g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 3.63g 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.53mg 4%
Phosphorus 19mg 49mg 4%
Choline 19.3mg 4%
Calories 88kcal 23kcal 3%
Sodium 23mg 79mg 2%
Selenium 1µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 1%
Fats 0g 0.39g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0.42g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.063g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Spinach raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw 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 - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.