Ketchup vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between ketchup and salsa
- Ketchup has more vitamin B2; however, salsa is higher in iron.
- Salsa covers your daily need for iron, 24% more than ketchup.
- Ketchup has 6 times more vitamin B2 than salsa. While ketchup has 0.166mg of vitamin B2, salsa has only 0.03mg.
- Salsa has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Catsup 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 CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
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 | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.016g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.35mg | 2.24mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 430mg | 21% |
| Fructose | 8.72g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.166mg | 0.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.46mg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 27.4g | 7g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.084mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 36kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.434mg | 1.08mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.5mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.096mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.158mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.047mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.04g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.1g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 281mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.27g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.041g | 0.107g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.013mg | 0% |
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 Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ketchup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.