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Balsamic vinegar vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and steak?

  • Steak has more zinc, iron, phosphorus, and copper than balsamic vinegar.
  • Steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 57% higher.
  • Steak is lower in sugar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than steak (0).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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%
Steak
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more IronIron +233.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +226.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +7825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +757.9%

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%
Steak
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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% 1.5% 0% 3% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
Steak
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25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1016.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4971.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%

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 Steak
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 Steak Opinion
Calories 88kcal 271kcal Steak
Protein 0.49g 24.85g Steak
Fats 0g 19.02g Steak
Net carbs 17.03g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Cholesterol 78mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Steak
Calcium 27mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 279mg Steak
Iron 0.72mg 2.4mg Steak
Sugar 14.95g 0g Steak
Copper 0.026mg 0.085mg Steak
Zinc 0.08mg 6.34mg Steak
Phosphorus 19mg 163mg Steak
Sodium 23mg 58mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Manganese 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg Steak
Vitamin B2 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg Steak
Vitamin B6 0.5mg Steak
Vitamin B12 2.2µg Steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Folate 6µg Steak
Saturated Fat 0g 8.443g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg Steak
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Steak
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
45%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Steak
Steak is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.443g)

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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.