Balsamic Vinegar vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and ginger root:
- Ginger root has 7.7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Ginger root has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is similar to ginger root for protein, carbs and fat. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 100% |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ginger root has 7.7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 69% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 271% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - ginger root has 415mg 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: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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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% | 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% | 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 ginger root or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does ginger root or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger root and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of carbs - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or balsamic vinegar contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.