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Salsa vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Butter cookie

  • Salsa has less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper than Butter cookie.
  • Butter cookie covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 55% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Equal in Iron - 2.22
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 9% 84% 9% 44% 10% 37% 11% 67% 23% 46%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains more Calcium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +240%
Contains less Sodium -34.4%
Contains more Zinc +123.5%
Contains more Copper +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Equal in Iron - 2.22

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 41% 12% 12% 0% 93% 78% 60% 30% 9% 57% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +640%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1850%
Contains more Protein +306.7%
Contains more Fats +9300%
Contains more Carbs +884.3%
Equal in Other - 1.6
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +1850%
Contains more Protein +306.7%
Contains more Fats +9300%
Contains more Carbs +884.3%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.982 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34412.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +817.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Butter cookie Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 68.1g Butter cookie
Protein 1.5g 6.1g Butter cookie
Fats 0.2g 18.8g Butter cookie
Carbs 7g 68.9g Butter cookie
Calories 36kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Sugar 20.24g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 29mg Butter cookie
Iron 2.24mg 2.22mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 102mg Butter cookie
Potassium 270mg 111mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 282mg Butter cookie
Zinc 0.17mg 0.38mg Butter cookie
Copper 0.096mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.17mg Butter cookie
Selenium 0.4µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin A 550IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 16IU Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.37mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.335mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.19mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B5 0.488mg Butter cookie
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.036mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 76µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 1.7µg Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.084mg Butter cookie
Threonine 0.215mg Butter cookie
Isoleucine 0.277mg Butter cookie
Leucine 0.471mg Butter cookie
Lysine 0.308mg Butter cookie
Methionine 0.131mg Butter cookie
Phenylalanine 0.299mg Butter cookie
Valine 0.315mg Butter cookie
Histidine 0.136mg Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 11.051g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.982g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Butter cookie
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
36%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.