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Balsamic vinegar vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are balsamic vinegar and white bread different?

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less iron, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc than white bread.
  • White bread covers your daily need for iron, 36% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has 3 times more sugar than white bread. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while white bread has 5.67g.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of white bread is 73, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

Vinegar, balsamic and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types were 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +433.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +401.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +288.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.2%

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +109.9%
Contains more OtherOther +204.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1706.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +190.2%

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
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +382.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +203.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~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 White bread
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 White bread DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 44%
Selenium 22µg 40%
Iron 0.72mg 3.61mg 36%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 30%
Folate 111µg 28%
Sodium 23mg 490mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 19%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.536mg 18%
Protein 0.49g 8.85g 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Calcium 27mg 144mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Carbs 17.03g 49.42g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Phosphorus 19mg 98mg 11%
Calories 88kcal 266kcal 9%
Copper 0.026mg 0.101mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 7%
Fructose 7.38g 2.43g 6%
Zinc 0.08mg 0.74mg 6%
Fats 0g 3.33g 5%
Magnesium 12mg 23mg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.698g 3%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 1%
Net carbs 17.03g 46.72g N/A
Potassium 112mg 126mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Balsamic vinegar White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Balsamic vinegar
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White bread
White bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread 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 - 467mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.