Potato vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between potatoes and salsa
- Potatoes have more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, salsa is richer in iron and vitamin A.
- Salsa covers your daily sodium needs 18% more than potatoes.
- Salsa has 5 times less vitamin C than potatoes. Potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, while salsa has 4mg.
- Potatoes contain less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +76.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +392.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +122.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -13.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.81mg | 2.24mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 425mg | 270mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 30mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 7g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 77kcal | 36kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.096mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.82g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 1.08mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.107g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)