Salsa vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and hot and sour soup different?
- Salsa has more iron, vitamin A, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium than hot and sour soup.
- Daily need coverage for iron for salsa is 20% higher.
- Salsa contains 16 times more vitamin A than hot and sour soup. While salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, hot, and sour soup contains only 34IU.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| 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:
2.58 g
Fats:
1.21 g
Carbs:
4.35 g
Water:
90.65 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +505% |
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Water
~90.65g
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
0.229 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.311 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +190.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.64mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.064mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Lysine | 153mg | 7% | |
| Choline | 39.9mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 55mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.227mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.507mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 8µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 376mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Starch | 2.43g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.311g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 4.35g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.229g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.288g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 39kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 3.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.08mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.273g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
9%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot and sour soup contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
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 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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