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Balsamic vinegar vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between balsamic vinegar and watermelon

  • Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron, yet watermelon is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Watermelon covers your daily vitamin A needs 11% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 3 times more iron than watermelon. While balsamic vinegar contains 0.72mg of iron, watermelon contains only 0.24mg.
  • The amount of sugar in watermelon is lower.
  • The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Vinegar, balsamic and Watermelon, raw.

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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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.7%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +244.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
~equal in Potassium ~112mg

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 27% 9.3% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2412.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +379.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +119.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Watermelon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Watermelon DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg 9%
Iron 0.72mg 0.24mg 6%
Fructose 7.38g 3.36g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 4%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.038mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.045mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Calories 88kcal 30kcal 3%
Carbs 17.03g 7.55g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 2%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Copper 0.026mg 0.042mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 7mg 2%
Choline 4.1mg 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Phosphorus 19mg 11mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.178mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Protein 0.49g 0.61g 0%
Fats 0g 0.15g 0%
Net carbs 17.03g 7.15g N/A
Magnesium 12mg 10mg 0%
Potassium 112mg 112mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 6.2g N/A
Zinc 0.08mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.016g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.037g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.018mg 0%
Lysine 0.062mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.015mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.006mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Watermelon
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
6%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $3.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon 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 - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.