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Quince vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between quince and balsamic vinegar

  • Quince is higher than balsamic vinegar in vitamin C and copper.
  • Quince covers your daily vitamin C needs 17% more than balsamic vinegar.
  • Quince contains 5 times more copper than balsamic vinegar. While quince contains 0.13mg of copper, balsamic vinegar contains only 0.026mg.
  • The glycemic index of quince is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Quinces, 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 PotassiumPotassium +75.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.72mg

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1407.5%
~equal in Water ~76.45g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg 17%
Copper 0.13mg 0.026mg 12%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Fiber 1.9g 8%
Manganese 0.131mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Potassium 197mg 112mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 2%
Calories 57kcal 88kcal 2%
Calcium 11mg 27mg 2%
Carbs 15.3g 17.03g 1%
Folate 3µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 23mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Magnesium 8mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1%
Protein 0.4g 0.49g 0%
Fats 0.1g 0g 0%
Net carbs 13.4g 17.03g N/A
Iron 0.7mg 0.72mg 0%
Sugar 14.95g N/A
Zinc 0.04mg 0.08mg 0%
Phosphorus 17mg 19mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Quince
Quince is cheaper (difference - $3.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quince
Quince 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 - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.