Olive oil vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between olive oil and balsamic vinegar
- Olive oil has less manganese.
- Olive oil's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 69% more.
- Balsamic vinegar is lower in saturated fat.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index than olive oil.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Oil, olive, salad or cooking 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 72.961g | 182% | |
| Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
| Vitamin E | 14.35mg | 96% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.523g | 70% | |
| Saturated fat | 13.808g | 0g | 63% |
| Vitamin K | 60.2µg | 50% | |
| Calories | 884kcal | 88kcal | 40% |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.131mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.03g | 6% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.72mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 17.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 14.95g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Olive oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Olive oil contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Olive oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Olive oil is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Olive oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.808g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals