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Salsa vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsa and Apple pie

  • Salsa has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Copper, while Apple pie has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Apple pie's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 19% higher.
  • Apple pie contains 5 times less Folate than Salsa. Salsa contains 19µg of Folate, while Apple pie contains 4µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Apple pie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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 Iron +85.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +315.4%
Contains more Copper +108.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Iron +85.1%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +315.4%
Contains more Copper +108.7%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Zinc - 0.16

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +292.1%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +426.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.123

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +71.8%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +71.8%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +26.7%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +385.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1954.2%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27325%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1954.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 1.5g 1.9g Apple pie
Fats 0.2g 11g Apple pie
Carbs 7g 34g Apple pie
Calories 36kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Fiber 1.4g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 12mg 11mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg 1.21mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 7mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 24mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 65mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.16mg Salsa
Copper 0.096mg 0.046mg Salsa
Manganese 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 550IU 124IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin C 4mg 3.2mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.123mg Apple pie
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.038mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 4µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Apple pie
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 0.029g 3.797g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 4.388g Apple pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsa Apple pie
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
11%
Salsa
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.768g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.