Apple Cider Vinegar vs Balsamic Vinegar – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing apple cider vinegar to balsamic vinegar, we picked the apple cider vinegar.

Why?

It’s close! And it’s a simple one today and they’re both great. Taking either for blood-sugar-balancing benefits is fine, as it’s the acidity that has this effect. But:

• Of the two, balsamic vinegar is the one more likely to contain more sugars, especially if it’s been treated in any fashion, and not by you, e.g. made into a glaze or even a reduction (the latter has no need to add sugar, but sometimes companies do because it is cheaper—so we recommend making your own balsamic vinegar reduction at home)
• Of the two, apple cider vinegar is the one more likely to contain “the mother”, that is to say, the part with extra probiotic benefits (but if the vinegar has been filtered, it won’t have this—it’s just more common to be able to find unfiltered apple cider vinegar, since it has more popular attention for its health benefits than balsamic vinegar does)

So, two wins for apple cider vinegar there.

Want to learn more?

You might like to read:

• 10 Ways To Balance Your Blood Sugars
• An Apple (Cider Vinegar) A Day…
• Apple Cider Vinegar vs Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies – Which is Healthier?

Take care!