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Caraway spice vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caraway spice and balsamic vinegar

  • Caraway spice is richer than balsamic vinegar in iron, copper, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for caraway spice is 194% higher.

Food types used in this article are Spices, caraway seed and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2451.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1106.3%
Contains more IronIron +2154.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3400%
Contains more ZincZinc +6775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2889.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +892.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 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 ProteinProtein +3934.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193%
Contains more WaterWater +674.6%
~equal in Other ~6.03g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caraway spice Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Iron 16.23mg 0.72mg 194%
Fiber 38g 152%
Copper 0.91mg 0.026mg 98%
Phosphorus 568mg 19mg 78%
Calcium 689mg 27mg 66%
Magnesium 258mg 12mg 59%
Manganese 1.3mg 0.131mg 51%
Zinc 5.5mg 0.08mg 49%
Protein 19.77g 0.49g 39%
Potassium 1351mg 112mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.383mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.379mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 28%
Vitamin B3 3.606mg 23%
Vitamin C 21mg 0mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.272g 22%
Fats 14.59g 0g 22%
Selenium 12.1µg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.125g 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Calories 333kcal 88kcal 12%
Carbs 49.9g 17.03g 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.62g 0g 3%
Folate 10µg 3%
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg 2%
Net carbs 11.9g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 14.95g N/A
Sodium 17mg 23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caraway spice Balsamic vinegar
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
37%
Caraway spice
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
205%
Caraway spice
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice 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 - 0.62g)

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. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.