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; 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
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 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% |
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.
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% |
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 OtherOther | +14.6% |
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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