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Custard vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Custard and Salsa different?

  • Custard is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Selenium, while Salsa is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Salsa covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Custard.
  • Salsa is lower in Cholesterol.

Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk and USDA Commodity, salsa types were used 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.
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Salsa
Contains more Calcium +1058.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1058.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains more Iron +558.8%
Contains more Potassium +30.4%
Contains more Copper +220%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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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5
Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
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 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Protein +166%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +151.4%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +166%
Contains more Fats +1900%
Contains more Carbs +151.4%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Salsa
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6943.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6943.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 5.6g Custard
Protein 3.99g 1.5g Custard
Fats 4g 0.2g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 7g Custard
Calories 122kcal 36kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g Salsa
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 139mg 12mg Custard
Iron 0.34mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 130mg 30mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 84mg 430mg Custard
Zinc 0.51mg 0.17mg Custard
Copper 0.03mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.007mg Custard
Selenium 6µg 0.4µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 28µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.05mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.03mg Custard
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 9µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 2.032g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g 0.016g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g 0.107g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard 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
20%
Custard
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.