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Ice cream vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Ice cream and Salsa

  • Ice cream has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Salsa is higher in Iron, and Copper.
  • Ice cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 34% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ice creams, vanilla 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.
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +317.4%

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 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 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 B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +237.1%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +77.8%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +237.1%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.4%
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.
Ice cream Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 5.6g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 1.5g Ice cream
Fats 11g 0.2g Ice cream
Carbs 23.6g 7g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 36kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Salsa
Fiber 0.7g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 128mg 12mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 105mg 30mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 80mg 430mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.17mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 1.8µg 0.4µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 421IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 28µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.03mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 5µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 6.79g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 0.016g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 0.107g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.