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Salsa vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsa and Chocolate milk

  • Salsa has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate milk is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Salsa covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than Chocolate milk.
  • Chocolate milk has 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Salsa. Salsa has 1.08mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate milk has 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and 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 Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +375%
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 34% 9% 10% 44% 15% 8% 12% 22% 11% 11%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.1%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Copper +47.7%
Contains more Calcium +833.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.7%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Zinc +141.2%
Contains more Selenium +375%

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 +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
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 6% 2% 39% 3% 10% 38% 3% 18% 10% 4% 42% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +461.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +764%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Equal in Water - 82.3
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Protein +111.3%
Contains more Fats +1595%
Contains more Carbs +47.7%
Equal in Water - 82.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.104 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6087.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Chocolate milk Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 9.54g Chocolate milk
Protein 1.5g 3.17g Chocolate milk
Fats 0.2g 3.39g Chocolate milk
Carbs 7g 10.34g Chocolate milk
Calories 36kcal 83kcal Chocolate milk
Sugar 9.54g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0.8g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 112mg Chocolate milk
Iron 2.24mg 0.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 13mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 101mg Chocolate milk
Potassium 270mg 167mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 60mg Chocolate milk
Zinc 0.17mg 0.41mg Chocolate milk
Copper 0.096mg 0.065mg Salsa
Manganese 0.077mg Chocolate milk
Selenium 0.4µg 1.9µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin A 550IU 98IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 27µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.07mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 51IU Chocolate milk
Vitamin D 1.3µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin C 4mg 0.9mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.162mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.125mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Chocolate milk
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.04mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 5µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Chocolate milk
Vitamin K 0.3µg Chocolate milk
Tryptophan 0.041mg Chocolate milk
Threonine 0.135mg Chocolate milk
Isoleucine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Leucine 0.3mg Chocolate milk
Lysine 0.265mg Chocolate milk
Methionine 0.083mg Chocolate milk
Phenylalanine 0.164mg Chocolate milk
Valine 0.208mg Chocolate milk
Histidine 0.096mg Chocolate milk
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.104g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.99g Chocolate milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.124g Chocolate milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Chocolate milk
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
14%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
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.
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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.