Balsamic vinegar vs. Apple cider vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between balsamic vinegar and apple cider vinegar?
- Balsamic vinegar is higher in iron and carbs; however, apple cider vinegar is richer in manganese.
- Apple cider vinegar contains 37 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar contains 14.95g of sugar, while apple cider vinegar contains 0.4g.
We used Vinegar, balsamic and Vinegar, cider types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +285.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +225% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 0.3g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 0.93g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Calories | 88kcal | 21kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.008mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.49g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Weight per 100 calories | 114g | 476g | N/A |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 0.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 14.95g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.93 g
Water:
93.81 g
Other:
5.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1731.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +7470% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +2360% |
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