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Potato vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between potatoes and balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less vitamin C, copper, potassium, and phosphorus than potatoes.
  • Potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 22% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 4 times less copper than potatoes. Potatoes contain 0.11mg of copper, while balsamic vinegar contains 0.026mg.
  • The amount of sugar in potatoes is lower.
  • Balsamic vinegar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of potatoes is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Potato
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
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 +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +279.5%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%

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.
Potato
10
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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
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 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 A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
4
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 +318.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +438.4%
~equal in Carbs ~17.03g
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 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 +2341.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2738.5%
~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.
Potato Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 23%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0mg 22%
Fructose 0.26g 7.38g 9%
Potassium 425mg 112mg 9%
Copper 0.11mg 0.026mg 9%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 6%
Phosphorus 57mg 19mg 5%
Folate 15µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.131mg 3%
Protein 2.05g 0.49g 3%
Calcium 12mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 2%
Choline 12.1mg 2%
Zinc 0.3mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Iron 0.81mg 0.72mg 1%
Calories 77kcal 88kcal 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Sodium 6mg 23mg 1%
Fats 0.09g 0g 0%
Net carbs 15.39g 17.03g N/A
Carbs 17.49g 17.03g 0%
Sugar 0.82g 14.95g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.025g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 0%
Tryptophan 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.035mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Balsamic vinegar
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato 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 - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.