Spices & herbs

Vinegar, balsamic

FDC 172241tbsp (16 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 12 · -81 vs Spices & herbs median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Vinegar, balsamic is mostly calories with little else, scoring 12 of 100. Within spices & herbs it ranks 57 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 88 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sugars (15 g per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 0.5 g · 3%Carb 17 g · 97%Fat 0 g · 0%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories88 kcal4%
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Cholesterol-
Sodium23 mg1%
Carbohydrate17 g6%
Dietary fiber-
Sugars15 g
Protein0.49 g1%
Potassium112 mg2%
Calcium27 mg2%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Magnesium12 mg3%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 172241

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density12 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g0.5 vs 9.7 median
Sodium / 100 g23 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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