Salsa vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salsa and Cocktail sauce different?
- Salsa is higher in Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Cocktail sauce is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Cocktail sauce is 24% higher.
- Salsa contains 3 times more Iron than Cocktail sauce. While Salsa contains 2.24mg of Iron, Cocktail sauce contains only 0.83mg.
- Salsa has less Sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +169.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +450% |
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 AVitamin A | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
1.36 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
65.67 g
Other:
3.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +131.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.36g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 124kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 1.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 11.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 26.42g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 28.22g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 26mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 309mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.83mg |
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| Sugar | 11.83g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.111mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 30mg | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 983mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 359IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.148mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.82mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 11mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocktail sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.