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Beetroot vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beetroot and Balsamic vinegar different?

  • Beetroot has more Manganese, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin C than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Beetroot has less Sugar.

Beets, raw and Vinegar, balsamic 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.
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.2%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +188.5%
Contains more Manganese +151.1%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +11.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +110.5%
Contains more Potassium +190.2%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +188.5%
Contains more Manganese +151.1%
Contains more Calcium +68.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.72

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +458.3%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +14.6%
Contains more Carbs +78.1%
Contains more Other +458.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beetroot Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 1.61g 0.49g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0g Beetroot
Carbs 9.56g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 43kcal 88kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 6.76g 14.95g Beetroot
Fiber 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.8mg 0.72mg Beetroot
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 40mg 19mg Beetroot
Potassium 325mg 112mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.35mg 0.08mg Beetroot
Copper 0.075mg 0.026mg Beetroot
Manganese 0.329mg 0.131mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 33IU 0IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.334mg Beetroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg Beetroot
Folate 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Beetroot
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.19g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
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 - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients
  2. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.