Balsamic Vinegar vs. Brown Sugar
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Brown Sugar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
brown sugar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and brown sugar:
- Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown sugar is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 77% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is similar to brown sugar for protein, carbs and fat. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:0 and for brown sugar, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 83% less carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Brown sugar is high in sugar and balsamic vinegar has 85% less sugar than brown sugar - brown sugar has 97g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Brown sugar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - brown sugar has 0.12g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Brown sugar has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Brown Sugar | |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin | ~ | 0.11 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.132 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 1 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Brown sugar is an excellent source of calcium and it has 207% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Brown sugar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - brown sugar has 0.71mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Brown sugar and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of potassium - brown sugar has 133mg 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 Brown Sugar .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Brown Sugar (Sugar, brown) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does brown sugar or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown sugar is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 80% less calories than brown sugar - brown sugar has 380 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does brown sugar or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown sugar is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 80% fewer carbohydrates than brown sugar - brown sugar has 98.1g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does brown sugar or balsamic vinegar contain more calcium?
Brown sugar is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - brown sugar has 83mg of calcium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.