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Blue cheese dressing vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Blue cheese dressing and Salsa?

  • Blue cheese dressing is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Salsa is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Blue cheese dressing's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 41% more.
  • Salsa has less Cholesterol.

We used Salad dressing, blue or roquefort cheese dressing, commercial, regular and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this article.

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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 +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +966.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 6% 32% 8% 84% 6% 3% 1% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.7%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +206.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Contains more Copper +966.7%

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 B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +653.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 86% 3% 3% 3% 24% 2% 24% 9% 4% 34% 215%
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 B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +653.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.7%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25450%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Water +125.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.5
51% 5% 40% 3%
Protein: 1.37 g
Fats: 51.1 g
Carbs: 4.77 g
Water: 39.71 g
Other: 3.05 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +25450%
Contains more Other +90.6%
Contains more Carbs +46.8%
Contains more Water +125.9%
Equal in Protein - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82893.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25643%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
17% 27% 56%
Saturated Fat: 8.275 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.279 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 27.545 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82893.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25643%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blue cheese dressing Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 4.37g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 1.37g 1.5g Salsa
Fats 51.1g 0.2g Blue cheese dressing
Carbs 4.77g 7g Salsa
Calories 484kcal 36kcal Blue cheese dressing
Sugar 3.48g Salsa
Fiber 0.4g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 37mg 12mg Blue cheese dressing
Iron 0.09mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 74mg 30mg Blue cheese dressing
Potassium 88mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 642mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 0.21mg 0.17mg Blue cheese dressing
Copper 0.009mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.006mg Blue cheese dressing
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin A 73IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 4.28mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 3IU Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin D 0.1µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin C 0.7mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.03mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.388mg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 5µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0µg Blue cheese dressing
Vitamin K 85.9µg Blue cheese dressing
Cholesterol 31mg 0mg Salsa
Trans Fat 1.34g Salsa
Saturated Fat 8.275g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Blue cheese dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 13.279g 0.016g Blue cheese dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 27.545g 0.107g Blue cheese dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blue cheese dressing Salsa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
34%
Blue cheese dressing
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Blue cheese dressing
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Blue cheese dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173562/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.