Balsamic Vinegar

Vinegar, balsamic

Nutrition Facts

Serving sizeper 100g
Amount per serving
Calories88
% Daily Value
  • Total Fat 0 g0%
  • Saturated Fat 0 g0%
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol
  • Sodium 23 mg1%
  • Total Carbohydrate 17,03 g6%
  • Dietary Fiber
  • Total Sugars 14,95 g
  • Protein 0,49 g1%
  • Vitamin D
  • Calcium 27 mg2%
  • Iron 0,72 mg4%
  • Potassium 112 mg2%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
100g of Vinegar, balsamic contains 88 kcal calories, 0,49g protein, and 0,72mg iron per USDA FoodData Central.

Calorie breakdown

How calories are distributed across macronutrients

70kcal
  • Protein3%(2 kcal)
  • Carbs97%(68 kcal)
  • Fat0%(0 kcal)

Nutrient density

0/ 100

Meets ≥10% Daily Value for 0 of 16 nutrients

Low nutrient density

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Potassium : Sodium ratio4.9 : 1
favorable
  • Balsamic Vinegar has a potassium-to-sodium ratio of 4.9:1, which is considered favorable for blood-pressure support.

Full nutrient breakdown

per 100g
Macronutrients
Macronutrients
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories

Total food energy released when the food is metabolized, expressed in kilocalories per 100 grams.

Also known as: Calories, kcal

88 kcal4%
Protein

Macronutrient made of amino acids; essential for building and repairing tissue, enzymes, and hormones.

0,49 g1%
Carbohydrates

Total carbohydrates, including sugars, starches, and fiber. The body's primary energy source.

Also known as: Carbohydrates

17,03 g6%
Total fat

Sum of all dietary fats (saturated, monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and trans). A concentrated energy source and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins.

Also known as: Total Lipid, Fat

0 g0%
Sugars

Simple carbohydrates, both naturally occurring (e.g. in fruit or milk) and added. Quickly absorbed for energy.

Also known as: Total Sugars

14,95 g
Minerals
Minerals
NutrientAmount% DV
Sodium

Electrolyte that regulates fluid balance and nerve signaling. Most dietary sodium comes from salt; excess intake raises blood pressure.

Also known as: Salt (as Na)

23 mg1%
Potassium

Electrolyte that supports nerve function, muscle contraction, and healthy blood pressure.

112 mg2%
Calcium

Mineral essential for bone and teeth structure, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

27 mg2%
Magnesium

Mineral involved in more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including energy production and muscle function.

12 mg3%
Phosphorus

Mineral that works with calcium to form bones and is a component of DNA and ATP.

19 mg2%
Iron

Mineral required for oxygen transport in hemoglobin and for energy metabolism.

0,72 mg4%
Zinc

Trace mineral essential for immune function, wound healing, and protein synthesis.

0,08 mg1%
Copper

Trace mineral involved in iron metabolism, connective tissue formation, and antioxidant defense.

0,03 mg3%
Manganese

Trace mineral that acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in bone formation and antioxidant defense.

0,13 mg6%
Fat detail
Fat detail
NutrientAmount% DV
Saturated fat

Fat type typically solid at room temperature. High intake is associated with elevated LDL cholesterol.

Also known as: Saturated Fatty Acids, SFA

0 g0%
Trans fat

Fat produced mainly by industrial hydrogenation. Associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

Also known as: Trans Fatty Acids

0 g
Vitamins
Vitamins
NutrientAmount% DV
Vitamin A

Fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision, immune function, and cell growth. Measured as Retinol Activity Equivalents.

Also known as: Retinol Activity Equivalents, RAE

0 µg0%
Vitamin C

Water-soluble antioxidant vitamin required for collagen synthesis, immune function, and iron absorption.

Also known as: Ascorbic Acid

0 mg0%
Other
Other
NutrientAmount% DV
Water

Water content of the food. Foods high in water tend to be lower in energy density and support hydration.

76,45 g

Household serving sizes

g
tbsp
16 g
cup
255 g
tsp
5 g

Frequently asked questions about Balsamic Vinegar

How many calories in Balsamic Vinegar?

Balsamic Vinegar contains 88 kcal per 100 grams, sourced from USDA FoodData Central.

How much sodium is in Balsamic Vinegar?

Balsamic Vinegar contains 23 mg sodium and 0 mg cholesterol per 100 grams, per USDA FoodData Central.

What are the macros in Balsamic Vinegar?

Per 100 grams, Balsamic Vinegar contains 0.49 g protein, 17.03 g carbohydrates, and 0 g total fat.

Is Balsamic Vinegar good for keto or low-carb?

Balsamic Vinegar has 17 g carbs per 100 g — typically not a keto or low-carb staple.

Where does Balsamic Vinegar nutrition data come from?

Nutrition data for Balsamic Vinegar is sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 172241). Browse the underlying record at https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/nutrients.

Diet compatibility

  • Low calorieFewer than 100 kcal per 100 g, so it adds volume and nutrients to a plate without crowding out the calorie budget.
  • Low sodiumUnder 140 mg of sodium per 100 g, the FDA threshold for "low sodium" labeling on packaged foods.
  • Low fatUnder 3 g of total fat per 100 g, the FDA threshold for "low fat" on packaged foods.
  • VeganContains no animal-derived ingredients per USDA categorization and is compatible with a fully plant-based diet.
  • VegetarianFits a lacto-ovo vegetarian pattern: plant foods plus dairy and eggs. Excludes meat, poultry, and seafood.
  • Gluten-freeFree of gluten-containing grains (wheat, rye, barley, malt) by USDA categorization. Verify packaging for heavily processed items.

Foods that pair well with Balsamic Vinegar

Complementary ingredients from related USDA categories — useful starting points when planning a meal around Balsamic Vinegar.

3 meal ideas using Balsamic Vinegar

Starter templates matched to Balsamic Vinegar's nutrient profile. Open the meal-plan generator to turn any of these into a full recipe with shopping list.

  • Breakfast

    Plant-based breakfast with balsamic Vinegar

    A warm bowl of oats with balsamic Vinegar, a spoon of almond butter, and seasonal fruit — entirely plant-based and ready in under ten minutes.

  • Lunch

    Plant-based lunch with balsamic Vinegar

    A warm grain bowl with balsamic Vinegar, chickpeas, seasonal greens, and lemon-tahini dressing — filling, colourful, and entirely plant-based.

  • Dinner

    Low-sodium dinner with balsamic Vinegar

    Roast balsamic Vinegar with olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs — no added salt — and pair with a simple grain for a dinner under 600 mg of sodium.

Where does this data come from?

Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database — the U.S. Department of Agriculture's authoritative reference for food composition. Values are averaged across multiple samples to give you a representative reading per 100 grams of edible portion.

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 172241), accessed 2019-04-01.

Published: 2019-04-01

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