Balsamic Vinegar vs. Spinach
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Spinach
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
spinach
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and spinach:
- Spinach has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar.
- Spinach has 74% less calories than balsamic vinegar.
- Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Spinach has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spinach has 74% less calories than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 23 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 spinach per calorie. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:0 and for spinach, 39:49:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 49% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Spinach has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Spinach is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Spinach has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 0.42g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Spinach has 484% more protein than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both spinach and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - spinach has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 28.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 469ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Spinach has more Vitamin E than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Spinach is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 482.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spinach has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Spinach | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.189 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.724 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.065 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.195 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 194 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Spinach is an excellent source of calcium and it has 267% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 99mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Spinach is a great source of iron and it has 276% more iron than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Spinach is an excellent source of potassium and it has 398% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 558mg 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Spinach (Spinach, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does spinach or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Spinach has 70% less calories than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 23 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Is spinach or balsamic vinegar better for protein?
Spinach has 480% more protein than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 2.9g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Does spinach or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, spinach has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does spinach or balsamic vinegar contain more calcium?
Spinach is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 99mg of calcium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
Does spinach or balsamic vinegar contain more potassium?
Spinach is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - spinach has 558mg of potassium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.