Salsa vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salsa and currants
- Salsa has more iron, vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, currants have more vitamin C and fiber.
- Currants' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 41% more.
- Salsa has 430 times more sodium than currants. Salsa has 430mg of sodium, while currants have 1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Currants, red and white, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +980% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.1% |
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Protein
~1.4g
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Fats
~0.2g
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Water
~83.95g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 41mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 4.3g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 2µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 13.8g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 9.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 270mg | 275mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.088g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Fats 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
9%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant 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 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.