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Cocktail sauce vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocktail sauce and balsamic vinegar

  • The amount of vitamin C, copper, and potassium in cocktail sauce is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
  • Cocktail sauce covers your daily sodium needs 42% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve 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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
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 +41.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
~equal in Calcium ~27mg

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 39% 22% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 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 +177.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.7%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cocktail sauce Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocktail sauce Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 124kcal 88kcal Cocktail sauce
Protein 1.36g 0.49g Cocktail sauce
Fats 1.05g 0g Cocktail sauce
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg Cocktail sauce
Net carbs 26.42g 17.03g Cocktail sauce
Carbs 28.22g 17.03g Cocktail sauce
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Cocktail sauce
Calcium 26mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 309mg 112mg Cocktail sauce
Iron 0.83mg 0.72mg Cocktail sauce
Sugar 11.83g 14.95g Cocktail sauce
Fiber 1.8g Cocktail sauce
Copper 0.111mg 0.026mg Cocktail sauce
Zinc 0.38mg 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 19mg Cocktail sauce
Sodium 983mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 359IU 0IU Cocktail sauce
Vitamin A 18µg 0µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin E 1.08mg Cocktail sauce
Manganese 0.148mg 0.131mg Cocktail sauce
Selenium 2.2µg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B1 0.021mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B2 0.047mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B3 0.82mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B5 0.068mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Cocktail sauce
Vitamin K 4.4µg Cocktail sauce
Folate 17µg Cocktail sauce
Choline 11mg Cocktail sauce
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocktail sauce 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
13%
Cocktail sauce
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cocktail sauce
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce 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 - 960mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.