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Balsamic vinegar vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Balsamic vinegar and Vanilla extract different?

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in Iron, however, Vanilla extract is richer in Copper.

Vinegar, balsamic and Vanilla extract 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg
~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%
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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +716.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.6%
Contains more WaterWater +45.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +474.6%

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 Vanilla extract
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Vanilla extract Opinion
Calories 88kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Protein 0.49g 0.06g Balsamic vinegar
Fats 0g 0.06g Vanilla extract
Net carbs 17.03g 12.65g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 17.03g 12.65g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 12mg 12mg
Calcium 27mg 11mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 112mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Iron 0.72mg 0.12mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Copper 0.026mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Zinc 0.08mg 0.11mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 19mg 6mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 23mg 9mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0.131mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B1 0.011mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B2 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.425mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B5 0.035mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B6 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Saturated Fat 0g 0.01g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Vanilla extract
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Vanilla extract
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Vanilla extract
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract 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 - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.