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Balsamic vinegar vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and flour

  • The amount of iron, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and zinc in flour is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Flour covers your daily iron needs 49% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Flour has 55 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while flour has 0.27g.
  • Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.

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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%
Flour
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.5% 9.4% 174% 48% 19% 46% 0.26% 89% 185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more IronIron +544.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +453.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420.6%
~equal in Potassium ~107mg

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%
Flour
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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% 1.2% 0% 196% 114% 111% 26% 10% 0% 0.75% 137% 5.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
Flour
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10% 76% 12%
Protein: 10.33 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 11.92 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +541.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1210.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2008.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Balsamic vinegar Flour DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.785mg 65%
Selenium 33.9µg 62%
Iron 0.72mg 4.64mg 49%
Folate 183µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.494mg 38%
Vitamin B3 5.904mg 37%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.682mg 24%
Carbs 17.03g 76.31g 20%
Protein 0.49g 10.33g 20%
Calories 88kcal 364kcal 14%
Copper 0.026mg 0.144mg 13%
Phosphorus 19mg 108mg 13%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.438mg 9%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.7mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.413g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 3%
Fats 0g 0.98g 2%
Magnesium 12mg 22mg 2%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Calcium 27mg 15mg 1%
Sodium 23mg 2mg 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.155g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 73.61g N/A
Potassium 112mg 107mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 0.27g N/A
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.087g 0%
Tryptophan 0.127mg 0%
Threonine 0.281mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.357mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.415mg 0%
Histidine 0.23mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar Flour
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
46%
Flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
59%
Flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour
Flour is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flour
Flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour
Flour 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 - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)

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. Flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168894/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.