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Balsamic vinegar Leader
Balsamic vinegar4
VS
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract3

Balsamic vinegar leads 4–3 · 7 categories decided · 2 ties

Balsamic vinegar: 100 g · Vanilla extract: 100 g.

The verdict

Balsamic vinegar comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 nutrient match-ups.

Pick Balsamic vinegar for more protein, less saturated fat, more calcium and more iron.

Pick Vanilla extract for less sugar, less sodium and more potassium.

Evenly matched on magnesium and vitamin C.

Equal weight (per 100 g)Common servingEqual calories

Head-to-head

  • Energy
    88 kcal
    288 kcal
  • Proteinmore is better
    WIN0.49 g
    0.06 g
  • Carbohydrate
    17.03 g
    12.65 g
  • Fibermore is better
    —
    0 g
  • Total sugarsless is better
    14.95 g
    12.65 gWIN
  • Total fat
    0 g
    0.06 g
  • Saturated fatless is better
    WIN0 g
    0.01 g
  • Sodiumless is better
    23 mg
    9 mgWIN
  • Potassiummore is better
    112 mg
    148 mgWIN
  • Calciummore is better
    WIN27 mg
    11 mg
  • Ironmore is better
    WIN0.72 mg
    0.12 mg
  • Magnesiummore is better
    12 mg
    12 mg
  • Vitamin Cmore is better
    0 mg
    0 mg
  • Vitamin Dmore is better
    —
    —

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.

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