Balsamic Vinegar vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and broccoli:
- Broccoli has 61% less calories than balsamic vinegar.
- Broccoli has 61% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
- Broccoli has 7.7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 61% less calories than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:0 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 64% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli has 61% less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Broccoli has 7.7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Broccoli has 476% more protein than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 74% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 182% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg 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 Balsamic Vinegar or Broccoli .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 60% less calories than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does broccoli or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli has 60% fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or balsamic vinegar contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.