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Salsa vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsa and Soy sauce

  • Salsa has more Iron, and Copper, while Soy sauce has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 220% higher.
  • Soy sauce contains 2 times less Copper than Salsa. Salsa contains 0.096mg of Copper, while Soy sauce contains 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Salsa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +411.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 55% 53% 72% 39% 717% 24% 15% 133% 3%
Contains more Iron +54.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Copper +123.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Magnesium +362.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.1%
Contains more Zinc +411.8%
Contains more Selenium +25%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.148
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 9% 39% 42% 18% 35% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.148

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +42%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Protein +442.7%
Contains more Fats +185%
Contains more Other +850.6%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more Carbs +42%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Contains more Protein +442.7%
Contains more Fats +185%
Contains more Other +850.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated Fat: 0.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.263 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +145.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Soy sauce
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Soy sauce Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 4.13g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 8.14g Soy sauce
Fats 0.2g 0.57g Soy sauce
Carbs 7g 4.93g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 53kcal Soy sauce
Sugar 0.4g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 33mg Soy sauce
Iron 2.24mg 1.45mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 74mg Soy sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 166mg Soy sauce
Potassium 270mg 435mg Soy sauce
Sodium 430mg 5493mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 0.87mg Soy sauce
Copper 0.096mg 0.043mg Salsa
Manganese 1.018mg Soy sauce
Selenium 0.4µg 0.5µg Soy sauce
Vitamin A 550IU 0IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Salsa
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.033mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.165mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.196mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Soy sauce
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.148mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 14µg Salsa
Tryptophan 0.096mg Soy sauce
Threonine 0.271mg Soy sauce
Isoleucine 0.318mg Soy sauce
Leucine 0.537mg Soy sauce
Lysine 0.381mg Soy sauce
Methionine 0.097mg Soy sauce
Phenylalanine 0.353mg Soy sauce
Valine 0.332mg Soy sauce
Histidine 0.174mg Soy sauce
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.073g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.088g Soy sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.263g Soy sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Soy sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Salsa
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 5063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.