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Chowder vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chowder and Salsa

  • Salsa has less Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat than Chowder.
  • Chowder has 79 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Salsa. While Chowder has 1.27g of Monounsaturated Fat, Salsa has only 0.016g.
  • Salsa has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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.
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Salsa
Contains less Sodium -30.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains less Sodium -30.5%

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 A +109.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +109.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +106.7%
Contains more Fats +3050%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Carbs - 7
Equal in Water - 89.7
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 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 +106.7%
Contains more Fats +3050%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Carbs - 7
Equal in Water - 89.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1675.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.75 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7837.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1675.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 6.6g 5.6g Chowder
Protein 3.1g 1.5g Chowder
Fats 6.3g 0.2g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 7g Chowder
Calories 99kcal 36kcal Chowder
Fiber 0.9g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg Salsa
Sodium 299mg 430mg Chowder
Zinc 0.17mg Salsa
Copper 0.096mg Salsa
Selenium 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 1150IU 550IU Chowder
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 28µg Chowder
Vitamin C 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 19µg Salsa
Cholesterol 11mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.029g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.27g 0.016g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.107g Chowder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chowder 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
6%
Chowder
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.