Salsa vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between salsa and American cheese
- Salsa has more iron, while American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 103% higher.
- American cheese contains 4 times less iron than salsa. Salsa contains 2.24mg of iron, while American cheese contains 0.63mg.
- The amount of sodium in salsa is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8608.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1364.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2036.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4950% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1321.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +792.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1108.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15795% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +323.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51375% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1101.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 12mg | 1045mg | 103% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 641mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 18.057g | 82% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1671mg | 54% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 31.79g | 49% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 20.2µg | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 100mg | 33% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 18.13g | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 250µg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 8.236g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2.49mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.63mg | 20% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 371kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.234mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1.286g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 8% | |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.054mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.046mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
9%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 1241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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