Apple Cider vs. Balsamic Vinegar

Nutrition comparison of Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of apple cider versus balsamic vinegar (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple cider and balsamic vinegar:

  • Apple cider has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
Detailed nutritional comparison of apple cider and balsamic vinegar is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Apple cider has 48% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories per 100 grams and apple cider has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, apple cider is similar to balsamic vinegar for protein, carbs and fat. Apple cider has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for balsamic vinegar, 3:97:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Apple Cider Balsamic Vinegar
Protein 1% 3%
Carbohydrates 97% 97%
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carbohydrates

Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Apple cider has more dietary fiber than balsamic vinegar - apple cider has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Apple cider has 36% less sugar than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 15g of sugar per 100 grams and apple cider has 9.6g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of protein - balsamic vinegar has 0.49g of protein per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both apple cider and balsamic vinegar are low in saturated fat - apple cider has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Apple cider has more Vitamin C than balsamic vinegar - apple cider has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Apple cider and balsamic vinegar contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple cider has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and balsamic vinegar does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Apple cider has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.

Apple Cider Balsamic Vinegar
Thiamin 0.021 MG ~
Riboflavin 0.017 MG ~
Niacin 0.073 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.018 MG ~

Minerals

calcium

Balsamic vinegar has 238% more calcium than apple cider - balsamic vinegar has 27mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple cider has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Balsamic vinegar has 500% more iron than apple cider - balsamic vinegar has 0.72mg of iron per 100 grams and apple cider has 0.12mg of iron.

potassium

Balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of potassium - balsamic vinegar has 112mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple cider has 101mg of potassium.




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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: Apple Cider (Apple cider) and Balsamic Vinegar (Vinegar, balsamic) .

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FAQ

Does balsamic vinegar or apple cider contain more calories in 100 grams?
Apple cider has 50% less calories than balsamic vinegar - balsamic vinegar has 88 calories in 100g and apple cider has 46 calories.

Does balsamic vinegar or apple cider have more carbohydrates?
By weight, balsamic vinegar and apple cider contain similar amounts of carbs - balsamic vinegar has 17g of carbs for 100g and apple cider has 11.3g of carbohydrates.