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Balsamic vinegar vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Balsamic vinegar and Tomato sauce?

  • Tomato sauce has more Copper, Vitamin C, and Potassium than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Tomato sauce has 4 times less Sugar than Balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while Tomato sauce has 3.56g.

We used Vinegar, balsamic and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +342.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +92.9%
Contains more Manganese +15.9%
Contains more Iron +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +165.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +342.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +220.7%
Contains more Other +215.7%
Contains more Protein +144.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +220.7%
Contains more Other +215.7%
Contains more Protein +144.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +19.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +315.9%
Contains more Fructose +341.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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% 51% 47%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 1.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +315.9%
Contains more Fructose +341.9%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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 Tomato sauce
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 Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 3.81g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0.49g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 0g 0.3g Tomato sauce
Carbs 17.03g 5.31g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 88kcal 24kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g 1.67g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 3.56g Tomato sauce
Fiber 1.5g Tomato sauce
Calcium 27mg 14mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.72mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Tomato sauce
Phosphorus 19mg 27mg Tomato sauce
Potassium 112mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 23mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.08mg 0.22mg Tomato sauce
Copper 0.026mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.131mg 0.113mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.6µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin A 0IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B2 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 9µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Tomato sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce 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 - 0.041g)

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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.