Balsamic Vinegar vs. Russet Potato
Nutrition comparison of Balsamic Vinegar and Russet Potato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
balsamic vinegar
versus
russet potato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in balsamic vinegar and russet potato:
- Russet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Russet potato has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar.
- Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) and Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of calories - russet potato has 79 calories per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, balsamic vinegar is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to russet potato for fat. Balsamic vinegar has a macronutrient ratio of 3:97:0 and for russet potato, 11:89:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Balsamic Vinegar | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 89% |
| Fat | ~ | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of carbs - russet potato has 18.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Russet potato has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Russet potato has signficantly less sugar than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Russet potato has 337% more protein than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both russet potato and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - russet potato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Russet potato has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 5.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - russet potato has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - russet potato has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - russet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Russet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Balsamic Vinegar | Russet Potato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.035 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.301 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.345 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 14 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Balsamic vinegar has 108% more calcium than russet potato - russet potato has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium.
iron
Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of iron - russet potato has 0.86mg of iron per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron.
potassium
Russet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 272% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 417mg 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 Russet Potato (Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does russet potato or balsamic vinegar contain more calories in 100 grams?Russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of calories - russet potato has 79 calories in 100g and balsamic vinegar has 88 calories.
Does russet potato or balsamic vinegar have more carbohydrates?
By weight, russet potato and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of carbs - russet potato has 18.1g of carbs for 100g and balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbohydrates.
Does russet potato or balsamic vinegar contain more potassium?
Russet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than balsamic vinegar - russet potato has 417mg of potassium in 100 grams and balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium.