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Baby food vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baby food and Salsa

  • Salsa has less Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc than Baby food.
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 566% more than Salsa.
  • Baby food has 91 times more Vitamin B2 than Salsa. While Baby food has 2.717mg of Vitamin B2, Salsa has only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +2020.5%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +1206.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1311.8%
Contains more Copper +247.9%
Contains more Selenium +6375%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +6008.3%
Contains more Iron +2020.5%
Contains more Magnesium +525%
Contains more Phosphorus +1206.7%
Contains more Potassium +61.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Zinc +1311.8%
Contains more Copper +247.9%
Contains more Selenium +6375%

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.
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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4776%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8956.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.8%
Contains more Folate +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +73.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +713.3%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +948.6%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Water +1238.8%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +713.3%
Contains more Fats +2100%
Contains more Carbs +948.6%
Contains more Other +106.3%
Contains more Water +1238.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7437.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1486%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 5.6g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 1.5g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.2g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 7g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 36kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Salsa
Fiber 7.5g 1.4g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 12mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 2.24mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 16mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 30mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 270mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 430mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.17mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.096mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 0.4µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.05mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.03mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.08mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.149mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 19µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.016g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.107g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baby food Salsa
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
176%
Baby food
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 427mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.