Vegetable oil vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between vegetable oil and balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar is richer than vegetable oil in iron and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for vegetable oil is 72% higher.
- Balsamic vinegar contains less saturated fat.
- Vegetable oil has a lower glycemic index than balsamic vinegar.
Food types used in this article are Oil, corn, peanut, and olive 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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
Contains more IronIron | +453.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
100 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0 g
Other:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 33.033g | 220% | |
Fats | 100g | 0g | 154% |
Monounsaturated fat | 48.033g | 120% | |
Vitamin E | 14.78mg | 99% | |
Saturated fat | 14.367g | 0g | 65% |
Calories | 884kcal | 88kcal | 40% |
Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
Fructose | 7.38g | 9% | |
Iron | 0.13mg | 0.72mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.131mg | 6% |
Carbs | 0g | 17.03g | 6% |
Copper | 0mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
Phosphorus | 0mg | 19mg | 3% |
Potassium | 0mg | 112mg | 3% |
Calcium | 0mg | 27mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 0mg | 12mg | 3% |
Protein | 0g | 0.49g | 1% |
Sodium | 0mg | 23mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 17.03g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 14.95g | N/A |
Choline | 0.2mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
27%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?

Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Vegetable oil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.367g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Balsamic vinegar is relatively richer in minerals