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Balsamic vinegar vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Balsamic vinegar and Turmeric

  • Balsamic vinegar has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 855% more.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 5 times more Sugar than Turmeric. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of Sugar, while Turmeric has 3.21g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Spices, turmeric, ground.

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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 less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +7538.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more Potassium +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +5525%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +15014.5%
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 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Contains less Sodium -14.8%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Iron +7538.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1473.7%
Contains more Potassium +1757.1%
Contains more Zinc +5525%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +15014.5%

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 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 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +494.9%
Contains more Protein +1875.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +294.2%
Contains more Other +17.4%
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 g
Contains more Water +494.9%
Contains more Protein +1875.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +294.2%
Contains more Other +17.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1892.1%
Contains more Fructose +1540%
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
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +1892.1%
Contains more Fructose +1540%
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 Turmeric
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Turmeric Opinion
Net carbs 17.03g 44.44g Turmeric
Protein 0.49g 9.68g Turmeric
Fats 0g 3.25g Turmeric
Carbs 17.03g 67.14g Turmeric
Calories 88kcal 312kcal Turmeric
Fructose 7.38g 0.45g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 3.21g Turmeric
Fiber 22.7g Turmeric
Calcium 27mg 168mg Turmeric
Iron 0.72mg 55mg Turmeric
Magnesium 12mg 208mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 19mg 299mg Turmeric
Potassium 112mg 2080mg Turmeric
Sodium 23mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.08mg 4.5mg Turmeric
Copper 0.026mg 1.3mg Turmeric
Manganese 0.131mg 19.8mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg Turmeric
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Turmeric
Vitamin B1 0.058mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0g 1.838g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Turmeric
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
23%
Turmeric
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
575%
Turmeric

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Turmeric
Turmeric is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
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 - 1.838g)

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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.