Comparing Nutrients in 300 calories Balsamic Vinegar VS Tomatoes

Weight per 300 calories

• Balsamic Vinegar: 341g
• Tomatoes: 1667g

Balsamic Vinegar has 4.9 times more energy per 100g than Tomatoes. It has average energy density when compared to other foods. Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes having very low energy density.

Which food has more nutrients per 300 calories - Balsamic Vinegar or Tomatoes?

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Balsamic Vinegar	3%	0%	97%
Tomatoes	17%	9%	74%

Macro Nutrients

	Balsamic Vinegar	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10.3% 300kcal	10.3% 300kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0% 0g	3.44% 3.33g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	1.46% 0.47g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	3.13% 0.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	7.84% 1.33g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	44.7% 58g	50% 65g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	70.3% 51g	60.5% 44g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	34.7% 25g	31.5% 23g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 26g	% 21g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	NA	52.6% 20g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3% 1.67g	26% 14.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Balsamic Vinegar	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	77.8% 700μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	NA	51.4% 0.62mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	NA	24.4% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	NA	62% 9.9mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	29.7% 1.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	NA	103% 1.33mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	26% 7.8μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	NA	62.5% 250μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	254% 228mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	60% 9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	110% 132μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Balsamic Vinegar	Tomatoes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	9.2% 92mg	16.7% 167mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	9.85% 0.089mg	109% 0.98mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.96% 38.3μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	30.7% 2.45mg	56.3% 4.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.74% 41mg	43.7% 183mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19.4% 0.45mg	82.6% 1.9mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	9.25% 64.8mg	57% 400mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.2% 382mg	116% 3950mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.23% 78.4mg	5.56% 83.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.48% 0.27mg	25.8% 2.83mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	7.04% 261g	42.6% 1575g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 300 calories of Balsamic Vinegar vs Tomatoes:

• Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes contain more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than Balsamic Vinegar.

Comparing minerals per 300 calories for Balsamic Vinegar vs Tomatoes:

• Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes contain 1.8 times more Calcium, 11.1 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Iron, 4.5 times more Magnesium, 4.3 times more Manganese, 6.2 times more Phosphorus, 10.3 times more Potassium, 10.4 times more Zinc and 6 times more Water than Balsamic Vinegar.
• Both Balsamic Vinegar and Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have similar amounts of Sodium per 300 kcal.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 300 calories:

• Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes contain more Fat and 8.8 times more Protein than Balsamic Vinegar.
• Both Balsamic Vinegar and Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have similar amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate, Sugars and Fructose per 300 kcal.
• Both Balsamic Vinegar as well as Raw Ripe Red Tomatoes have insufficient amounts of Glucose and Sucrose in 300 kcal.