Apple Cider vs. Balsamic Vinegar
Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple cider
versus
balsamic vinegar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and balsamic vinegar:
- Apple cider has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple cider has 48% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to balsamic vinegar for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for balsamic vinegar, 3:97:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Cider | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 97% |
| Fat | 2% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple cider has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Apple cider has 36% less sugar than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple cider and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple cider has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple cider and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Apple cider has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Apple Cider | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 238% more calcium than apple cider - balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Balsamic vinegar has 500% more iron than apple cider - balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Apple Cider or Balsamic Vinegar .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does balsamic vinegar or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple cider has 50% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.
Does balsamic vinegar or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.