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Balsamic vinegar vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between balsamic vinegar and tea?

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer in iron, while tea is higher in manganese.
  • Tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 11% higher.
  • Tea has 748 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while tea has 0.02g.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index (50) than tea (0).

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water 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%
Tea
Tea
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 0.9% 1.6% 0.38% 3.7% 0.27% 0.43% 0.52% 51% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +522.2%
Contains more IronIron +7100%
Contains more CopperCopper +136.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +199.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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%
Tea
Tea
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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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.69% 0.6% 0.78% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
~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 B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~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
Tea
Tea
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100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +716.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9917.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3920%
Contains more WaterWater +30.3%
~equal in Fats ~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 Tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Tea DV% diff.
Manganese 0.131mg 0.392mg 11%
Iron 0.72mg 0.01mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Carbs 17.03g 0.17g 6%
Calories 88kcal 1kcal 4%
Phosphorus 19mg 1mg 3%
Caffeine 11mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 18mg 3%
Copper 0.026mg 0.011mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 3mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 2mg 2%
Protein 0.49g 0.06g 1%
Sodium 23mg 4mg 1%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 0.17g N/A
Sugar 14.95g 0.02g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.032mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0%
Choline 0.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
6%
Tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tea
Tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)

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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.