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Onion vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Onion and Balsamic vinegar

  • Onion has more Vitamin C, while Balsamic vinegar has more Iron.
  • The amount of Sugar in Onion is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Onions, raw 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.
Onion
Onion
6
:
4
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Equal in Manganese - 0.131
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +112.5%
Contains more Copper +50%
Contains more Calcium +17.4%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Equal in Manganese - 0.131

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.
Onion
Onion
12
:
0
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
3
:
2
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +1622.9%
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Protein +124.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +1622.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion
Onion
1
:
2
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +284.3%
Contains more Fructose +472.1%
Onion
23% 46% 30%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.99 g
Glucose: 1.97 g
Fructose: 1.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Balsamic vinegar
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +284.3%
Contains more Fructose +472.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 7.64g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 1.1g 0.49g Onion
Fats 0.1g 0g Onion
Carbs 9.34g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 40kcal 88kcal Balsamic vinegar
Fructose 1.29g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 4.24g 14.95g Onion
Fiber 1.7g Onion
Calcium 23mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.21mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 29mg 19mg Onion
Potassium 146mg 112mg Onion
Sodium 4mg 23mg Onion
Zinc 0.17mg 0.08mg Onion
Copper 0.039mg 0.026mg Onion
Manganese 0.129mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.02mg Onion
Vitamin C 7.4mg 0mg Onion
Vitamin B1 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.027mg Onion
Vitamin B3 0.116mg Onion
Vitamin B5 0.123mg Onion
Vitamin B6 0.12mg Onion
Folate 19µg Onion
Vitamin K 0.4µg Onion
Tryptophan 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.021mg Onion
Isoleucine 0.014mg Onion
Leucine 0.025mg Onion
Lysine 0.039mg Onion
Methionine 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.025mg Onion
Valine 0.021mg Onion
Histidine 0.014mg Onion
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Onion

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is better in case of low diet
Onion Balsamic vinegar
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
8%
Onion
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Onion
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Onion
Onion is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion
Onion 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 Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.