Balsamic vinegar vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between balsamic vinegar and sugar

Balsamic vinegar is richer than sugar in iron and manganese.
Balsamic vinegar contains less sugar.
Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index than sugar.

Food types used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Sugars, granulated.

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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.

Balsamic vinegar

Sugar

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium	+2600%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+5500%
Contains more IronIron	+1340%
Contains more CopperCopper	+271.4%
Contains more ZincZinc	+700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+3175%

Contains less SodiumSodium

-95.7%

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.

Balsamic vinegar

Sugar

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

~equal in Folate ~0µg

~equal in Choline ~0mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Carbs	17.03g	99.98g	28%
Calories	88kcal	387kcal	15%
Fructose	7.38g	0g	9%
Iron	0.72mg	0.05mg	8%
Manganese	0.131mg	0.004mg	6%
Magnesium	12mg	0mg	3%
Calcium	27mg	1mg	3%
Potassium	112mg	2mg	3%
Phosphorus	19mg	0mg	3%
Copper	0.026mg	0.007mg	2%
Protein	0.49g	0g	1%
Zinc	0.08mg	0.01mg	1%
Sodium	23mg	1mg	1%
Selenium		0.6µg	1%
Vitamin B2		0.019mg	1%
Net carbs	17.03g	99.98g	N/A
Sugar	14.95g	99.8g	N/A