Balsamic vinegar vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are balsamic vinegar and sweet and sour different?
- Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron; however, sweet, and sour is richer in manganese, vitamin C, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for sweet and sour is 27% higher.
- Balsamic vinegar contains 3 times more iron than sweet and sour. While balsamic vinegar contains 0.72mg of iron, sweet, and sour contains only 0.21mg.
- Balsamic vinegar has less sugar.
- Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index (50) than sweet and sour (70).
Vinegar, balsamic and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +170% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +242.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +480.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +394.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.761mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 371mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 38.22g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 150kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 27mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.187mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.49g | 0.27g | 0% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 38.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 112mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.95g | 18.75g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.4mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet and sour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.