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Balsamic vinegar vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and summer squash

  • The amount of vitamin C in summer squash is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Summer squash covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Summer squash has 7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while summer squash has 2.2g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.

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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 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +96.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.6%

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 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
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% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +408.4%
Contains more OtherOther +872.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +146.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%

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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +909.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +676.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Summer squash DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 0.95g 8%
Folate 29µg 7%
Iron 0.72mg 0.35mg 5%
Carbs 17.03g 3.35g 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Calories 88kcal 16kcal 4%
Potassium 112mg 262mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 4%
Vitamin K 3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 3%
Phosphorus 19mg 38mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 0.051mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 3%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.29mg 2%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.175mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 1%
Choline 6.7mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 15mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Protein 0.49g 1.21g 1%
Sodium 23mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.18g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 2.2g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.044g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Summer squash
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
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/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.