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Mustard vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mustard and Balsamic vinegar

  • Mustard is higher than Balsamic vinegar in Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Mustard covers your daily Sodium needs 47% more than Balsamic vinegar.
  • Mustard contains 8 times more Zinc than Balsamic vinegar. While Mustard contains 0.64mg of Zinc, Balsamic vinegar contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Balsamic vinegar is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more IronIron +123.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +222.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%

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.
Mustard
11
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 1% 6.5% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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 E Vitamin 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
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +663.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.1%
Contains more OtherOther +78.9%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
51% 49%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 7.57 g
Fructose: 7.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1510.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3108.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mustard 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 Mustard Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 60kcal 88kcal Balsamic vinegar
Protein 3.74g 0.49g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0g Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Mustard
Net carbs 1.83g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 5.83g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 48mg 12mg Mustard
Calcium 63mg 27mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 112mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.72mg Mustard
Sugar 0.92g 14.95g Mustard
Fiber 4g Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.026mg Mustard
Zinc 0.64mg 0.08mg Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 19mg Mustard
Sodium 1104mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 109IU 0IU Mustard
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 0µg Mustard
Vitamin E 0.36mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.131mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg Mustard
Vitamin B1 0.177mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin B3 0.565mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg Mustard
Vitamin K 1.4µg Mustard
Folate 7µg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Choline 22.4mg Mustard
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g Mustard
Tryptophan 0.009mg Mustard
Threonine 0.167mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
11%
Mustard
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mustard
Mustard is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
Mustard is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mustard
Mustard 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 - 1081mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.214g)

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.