Salsa vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between salsa and chinese cuisine
- Salsa has more iron and copper, while chinese cuisine has more vitamin B12, vitamin A, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, phosphorus, and folate.
- Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 20% higher.
- Chinese cuisine contains 2 times less iron than salsa. Salsa contains 2.24mg of iron, while chinese cuisine contains 1.11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 | +32.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +782.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1575% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +372% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2550% |
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Carbs
~7.29g
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Other
~1.51g
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7506.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1890.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.11mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 2.13g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.5mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 6.7µg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.08g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 11.6mg | 8% |
| Folate | 19µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.049mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 63µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 105kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 409mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 7.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 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%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.949g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine 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.