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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 from Vegetable oil is 72% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains less Saturated Fat.

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.
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil
2
:
8
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Vegetable oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Balsamic vinegar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 27% 9% 9% 10% 3% 3% 9% 18% 0%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +453.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil
10
:
0
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Vegetable oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Balsamic vinegar
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil
1
:
4
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Vegetable oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Balsamic vinegar
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vegetable oil 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 Vegetable oil Balsamic vinegar Opinion
Net carbs 0g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Protein 0g 0.49g Balsamic vinegar
Fats 100g 0g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 17.03g Balsamic vinegar
Calories 884kcal 88kcal Vegetable oil
Fructose 7.38g Balsamic vinegar
Sugar 0g 14.95g Vegetable oil
Calcium 0mg 27mg Balsamic vinegar
Iron 0.13mg 0.72mg Balsamic vinegar
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Balsamic vinegar
Phosphorus 0mg 19mg Balsamic vinegar
Potassium 0mg 112mg Balsamic vinegar
Sodium 0mg 23mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.08mg Balsamic vinegar
Copper 0mg 0.026mg Balsamic vinegar
Manganese 0mg 0.131mg Balsamic vinegar
Vitamin E 14.78mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin K 21µg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 14.367g 0g Balsamic vinegar
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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
29%
Vegetable oil
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil 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 - 14.367g)
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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.