Cornstarch vs. Balsamic Vinegar
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Balsamic Vinegar
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
balsamic vinegar
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and balsamic vinegar:
- Cornstarch has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cornstarch is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 77% less calories than cornstarch - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is similar to balsamic vinegar for protein, carbs and fat. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for balsamic vinegar, 3:97:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Balsamic Vinegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 97% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 81% less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cornstarch has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cornstarch and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cornstarch and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 12 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Cornstarch and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Balsamic vinegar has 36 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .
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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% | 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% | calcium | 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% | 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% | 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% | 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 cornstarch or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Cornstarch is high in calories and balsamic vinegar has 80% less calories than cornstarch - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does cornstarch or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and balsamic vinegar has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.