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Italian ice vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian ice and Salsa different?

  • Salsa has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber than Italian ice.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Salsa is 27% higher.
  • Italian ice has less Sodium.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and USDA Commodity, salsa are the varieties 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 less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +860%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +4400%
Contains more Zinc +466.7%
Contains more Copper +860%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7350%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 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 +229.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7350%
Contains more Folate +280%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +3100%
Equal in Water - 89.7
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Carbs +92.9%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Other +3100%
Equal in Water - 89.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 5.6g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 1.5g Salsa
Fats 0.02g 0.2g Salsa
Carbs 13.5g 7g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 36kcal Italian ice
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 1mg 12mg Salsa
Iron 0.09mg 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 0mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 0mg 30mg Salsa
Potassium 6mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 4mg 430mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.17mg Salsa
Copper 0.01mg 0.096mg Salsa
Manganese 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 167IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Salsa
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 5µg 19µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0g 0.029g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Salsa
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Italian ice
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.