Salsa vs. Goat cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and goat cheese
- Salsa is higher in iron and vitamin B6, yet goat cheese is higher in copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin B12.
- Goat cheese covers your daily saturated fat needs 103% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than goat cheese. While salsa contains 0.149mg of vitamin B6, goat cheese contains only 0.06mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Cheese, goat, semisoft type.
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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 | +70.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2383.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +487.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +850% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1353.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2153.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
21.58 g
Fats:
29.84 g
Carbs:
0.12 g
Water:
45.52 g
Other:
2.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5733.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +97.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1338.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14820% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.8% |
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
20.639 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.709 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +42450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +562.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 20.639g | 94% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.564mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.676mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 375mg | 49% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 29.84g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 407µg | 42% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 21.58g | 40% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 298mg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 79mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 6.808g | 17% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 364kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.62mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 3.8µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.709g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.093mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 3% | |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 0.12g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 415mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.148mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.805mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.893mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.859mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.485mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.589mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Goat cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Goat cheese is relatively richer in vitamins