Balsamic vinegar vs Saffron

Balsamic vinegar2

Leader

Saffron6

Saffron leads 6–2 · 8 categories decided

Each value is per 100 g edible portion.

The verdict

Saffron comes out ahead, winning 6 of 8 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Balsamic vinegar for less saturated fat and less sodium.

Pick Saffron for more protein, more potassium, more calcium, more iron, more magnesium and more vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common serving Equal calories

Head-to-head

Energy
88 kcal
310 kcal
Proteinmore is better
0.49 g
11.43 gWIN
Carbohydrate
17.03 g
65.37 g
Fibermore is better
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3.9 g
Total sugarsless is better
14.95 g
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Total fat
0 g
5.85 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0 g
1.59 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN23 mg
148 mg
Potassiummore is better
112 mg
1724 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
27 mg
111 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
0.72 mg
11.1 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
12 mg
264 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
80.8 mgWIN
Vitamin Dmore is better
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Winners are decided by deterministic per-metric rules on the stated basis; ties and missing data don’t score (missing ≠ zero). Educational information only — not medical advice.