Balsamic vinegar vs Saffron

Balsamic vinegar2

Leader

Saffron6

Saffron leads 6–2 · 8 categories decided

Both foods compared at 100 kcal.

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
100 kcal
100 kcal
Proteinmore is better
0.56 g
3.69 gWIN
Carbohydrate
19.35 g
21.09 g
Fibermore is better
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1.26 g
Total sugarsless is better
16.99 g
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Total fat
0 g
1.89 g
Saturated fatless is better
WIN0 g
0.51 g
Sodiumless is better
WIN26.14 mg
47.74 mg
Potassiummore is better
127.27 mg
556.13 mgWIN
Calciummore is better
30.68 mg
35.81 mgWIN
Ironmore is better
0.82 mg
3.58 mgWIN
Magnesiummore is better
13.64 mg
85.16 mgWIN
Vitamin Cmore is better
0 mg
26.06 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.