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Salsa vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Ice cream

  • Salsa has more Iron, and Copper, however, Ice cream is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ice cream covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 34% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 25 times more Iron than Ice cream. While Salsa has 2.24mg of Iron, Ice cream has only 0.09mg.
  • Ice cream has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.7%
Contains more Copper +317.4%
Contains more Calcium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Contains more Zinc +305.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +831%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.4%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +237.1%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Protein +133.3%
Contains more Fats +5400%
Contains more Carbs +237.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.4%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18456.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +322.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Ice cream
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 1.5g 3.5g Ice cream
Fats 0.2g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 7g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 36kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 21.22g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0.7g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 2.24mg 0.09mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 14mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 105mg Ice cream
Potassium 270mg 199mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.17mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.096mg 0.023mg Salsa
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 0.4µg 1.8µg Ice cream
Vitamin A 550IU 421IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 4mg 0.6mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.116mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.048mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 5µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 6.79g Salsa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsa Ice cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
11%
Salsa
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.