Fruitcake vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are fruitcake and salsa different?
- Fruitcake is richer in fiber and vitamin B2, while salsa is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Salsa covers your daily need for sodium, 14% more than fruitcake.
- Fruitcake contains 36 times more saturated fat than salsa. Fruitcake contains 1.048g of saturated fat, while salsa contains 0.029g.
Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +92% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +223.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4450% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +780% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +254.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26150% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3005.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.107g | 21% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 7g | 18% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 36kcal | 14% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 430mg | 14% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.016g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.4g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.149mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.029g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 1.5g | 3% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.4µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 30mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 270mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.07mg | 2.24mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Folate | 20µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.