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Balsamic vinegar vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between balsamic vinegar and vegetable

  • Balsamic vinegar has less vitamin A, manganese, and copper than vegetable.
  • Vegetable covers your daily need for vitamin A, 86% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 5 times more sugar than vegetable. While balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, vegetable has only 3.12g.
  • The glycemic index of vegetable is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vinegar, balsamic and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 16% 7.5% 15% 31% 28% 13% 22% 4.6% 49% 1.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +219.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +512.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.3%
~equal in Calcium ~25mg

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 11% 71% 7.6% 0% 18% 28% 16% 9.1% 17% 0% 59% 14% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.1%
Contains more OtherOther +800%
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~83.23g

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 Vegetable
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Vegetable DV% diff.
Vitamin A 0µg 214µg 24%
Vitamin K 23.5µg 20%
Fiber 4.4g 18%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.379mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 6%
Copper 0.026mg 0.083mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.851mg 5%
Phosphorus 19mg 51mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5%
Protein 0.49g 2.86g 5%
Choline 24.1mg 4%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.49mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.151mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 169mg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Iron 0.72mg 0.82mg 1%
Calories 88kcal 65kcal 1%
Carbs 17.03g 13.09g 1%
Sodium 23mg 35mg 1%
Selenium 0.3µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 8.69g N/A
Calcium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 3.12g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.031g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.072g 0%
Tryptophan 0.029mg 0%
Threonine 0.115mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.19mg 0%
Lysine 0.17mg 0%
Methionine 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.12mg 0%
Valine 0.149mg 0%
Histidine 0.073mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Vegetable
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
20%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable
Vegetable is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)

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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.