Vinegar, cider
FDC 173469tbsp (15 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 46 · -47 vs Spices & herbs medianCider vinegar posts a Fair score of 46 of 100, ranking 51st of 60 within Spices & herbs, a category whose median of 93 is dominated by concentrated dried herbs and spices that pack far more nutrients per calorie. Vinegar itself carries no standout nutrient share, its profile being almost entirely acetic acid and water rather than vitamins or minerals.
Cider vinegar is used in small amounts for salad dressings, marinades, pickling brines, and deglazing a pan after searing meat, with one tablespoon (15 g) as a typical serving. At just 21 calories per 100 g it adds negligible calories or sugar to a dish; red wine vinegar is a comparable, higher-scoring option for the same category.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 21 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.93 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.4 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 73 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 0% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0.75 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.14 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0.06 g | |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Potassium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1.1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.03 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium | 0.75 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 173469Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the spices & herbs median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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