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Pasta vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar has less Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron than Pasta.
  • Pasta has 7 times more Zinc than Balsamic vinegar. While Pasta has 0.56mg of Zinc, Balsamic vinegar has only 0.08mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +257.7%
Contains more Manganese +71%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +58.3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.6%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +257.7%
Contains more Manganese +71%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Potassium +366.7%

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.
Pasta
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +951%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +1845.2%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Protein +951%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Water +11.5%
Contains more Other +1845.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 17.03g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 0.49g Pasta
Fats 1.05g 0g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 17.03g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 88kcal Pasta
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 14.95g Pasta
Calcium 6mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 1.14mg 0.72mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 12mg Pasta
Phosphorus 63mg 19mg Pasta
Potassium 24mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 6mg 23mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 0.08mg Pasta
Copper 0.093mg 0.026mg Pasta
Manganese 0.224mg 0.131mg Pasta
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 64µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg Pasta
Threonine 0.134mg Pasta
Isoleucine 0.197mg Pasta
Leucine 0.348mg Pasta
Lysine 0.097mg Pasta
Methionine 0.079mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg Pasta
Valine 0.217mg Pasta
Histidine 0.103mg Pasta
Cholesterol 33mg Balsamic vinegar
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.15g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.