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Mayonnaise vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mayonnaise and Balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar is richer than Mayonnaise in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Mayonnaise is 59% higher.
  • Mayonnaise contains 28 times more Sodium than Balsamic vinegar. Mayonnaise contains 635mg of Sodium, while Balsamic vinegar contains 23mg.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 0.71% 2.4% 1.8% 7.9% 6.3% 4.1% 9% 83% 0.91% 13%
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 ZincZinc +87.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +460%
Contains more IronIron +242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1771.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~19mg

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.
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% 3.9% 66% 6% 2.5% 4.4% 0% 10% 1.8% 15% 408% 3.8% 19%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 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 +95.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2887.7%
Contains more WaterWater +253.1%
Contains more OtherOther +206.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 7% 9%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.48 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.05 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +18825%
Contains more FructoseFructose +14660%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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.
Mayonnaise Balsamic vinegar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mayonnaise Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Calories 680kcal 88kcal Mayonnaise
Protein 0.96g 0.49g Mayonnaise
Fats 74.85g 0g Mayonnaise
Net carbs 0.57g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Carbs 0.57g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Cholesterol 42mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Magnesium 1mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Calcium 8mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 20mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.21mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 0.57g 14.95g Mayonnaise
Copper 0.019mg 0.026mg Balsamic vinegar
Zinc 0.15mg 0.08mg Mayonnaise
Phosphorus 21mg 19mg Mayonnaise
Sodium 635mg 23mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin A 65IU 0IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 16µg 0µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Manganese 0.007mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Selenium 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B2 0.019mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.008mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B12 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Folate 5µg Mayonnaise
Trans Fat 0.187g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Choline 34.2mg Mayonnaise
Saturated Fat 11.703g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 44.69g Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mayonnaise 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
41%
Mayonnaise
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Mayonnaise
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 612mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.703g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.