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Horseradish vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horseradish and Balsamic vinegar

  • Horseradish is richer than Balsamic vinegar in Vitamin C, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Horseradish is 28% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 18 times more Sodium than Balsamic vinegar. Horseradish contains 420mg of Sodium, while Balsamic vinegar contains 23mg.

Food types used in this article are Horseradish, prepared 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 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +107.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +937.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.131mg

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 83% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +140.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.8%
Contains more OtherOther +242.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 48kcal 88kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 1.18g 0.49g Horseradish
Fats 0.69g 0g Horseradish
Vitamin C 24.9mg 0mg Horseradish
Net carbs 7.99g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 11.29g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Horseradish
Calcium 56mg 27mg Horseradish
Potassium 246mg 112mg Horseradish
Iron 0.42mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 7.99g 14.95g Horseradish
Fiber 3.3g Horseradish
Copper 0.058mg 0.026mg Horseradish
Zinc 0.83mg 0.08mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 31mg 19mg Horseradish
Sodium 420mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Horseradish
Vitamin E 0.01mg Horseradish
Manganese 0.126mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 2.8µg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.008mg Horseradish
Vitamin B2 0.024mg Horseradish
Vitamin B3 0.386mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Horseradish
Vitamin B6 0.073mg Horseradish
Vitamin K 1.3µg Horseradish
Folate 57µg Horseradish
Choline 6.5mg Horseradish
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g Horseradish
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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%
Horseradish
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Horseradish
Horseradish is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Horseradish
Horseradish 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 - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)

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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.