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Maple sugar vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are maple sugar and balsamic vinegar different?

  • Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, iron, copper, and calcium than balsamic vinegar.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 187% higher.
  • Maple sugar contains 76 times more zinc than balsamic vinegar. While maple sugar contains 6.06mg of zinc, balsamic vinegar contains only 0.08mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar has less sugar.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index (50) than maple sugar (63).

Sugars, maple 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
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 +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.6%
Contains more IronIron +123.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +280.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +7475%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3275.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +433.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +390%
Contains more WaterWater +855.6%
Contains more OtherOther +653.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple sugar Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Manganese 4.422mg 0.131mg 187%
Zinc 6.06mg 0.08mg 54%
Carbs 90.9g 17.03g 25%
Calories 354kcal 88kcal 13%
Iron 1.61mg 0.72mg 11%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Copper 0.099mg 0.026mg 8%
Calcium 90mg 27mg 6%
Potassium 274mg 112mg 5%
Magnesium 19mg 12mg 2%
Phosphorus 3mg 19mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 1%
Selenium 0.8µg 1%
Protein 0.1g 0.49g 1%
Sodium 11mg 23mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 90.9g 17.03g N/A
Sugar 84.87g 14.95g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.036g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.064g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar 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 Sugar?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($4)

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.