Salsa vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salsa and ground beef
- Salsa has less vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2 than ground beef.
- Ground beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 104% more than salsa.
- Salsa has 6 times more sodium than ground beef. While salsa has 430mg of sodium, ground beef has only 73mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 | +12% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3335.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +453.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4675% |
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 AVitamin A | +833.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +272.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.7% |
| 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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1491.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7585% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.4% |
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45662.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +281.3% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.49µg | 104% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 5.84mg | 52% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 23.87g | 45% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 19.1µg | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 88mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 6.073g | 27% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 15.37g | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 166mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 7.322g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 4.026mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 73mg | 16% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.311mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.171mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 241kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.408g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 0g | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 241mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.27mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.044g)
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?
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ground beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef is relatively richer in vitamins