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Rapini vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rapini and Salsa

  • Rapini is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Salsa is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Rapini is 18% higher.
  • Rapini contains 9 times more Calcium than Salsa. Rapini contains 108mg of Calcium, while Salsa contains 12mg.
  • Rapini contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli raab, raw 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.
Rapini
7
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3
Salsa
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Magnesium +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Potassium +37.8%
Contains more Copper +128.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.24

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.
Rapini
11
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0
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 A +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.8%
Contains more Folate +336.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
3
:
2
Salsa
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 89.7
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 +111.3%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +145.6%
Contains more Other +70.2%
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rapini
2
:
1
Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rapini Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 3.17g 1.5g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.2g Rapini
Carbs 2.85g 7g Salsa
Calories 22kcal 36kcal Salsa
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Salsa
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g Rapini
Calcium 108mg 12mg Rapini
Iron 2.14mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 22mg 16mg Rapini
Phosphorus 73mg 30mg Rapini
Potassium 196mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 33mg 430mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 0.17mg Rapini
Copper 0.042mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 1µg 0.4µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 550IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 28µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 4mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.05mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.03mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 1.08mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.149mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 19µg Rapini
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.016g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.107g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rapini 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
86%
Rapini
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini 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 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.

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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.