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Salsa vs. Ice cream sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between salsa and ice cream sandwich?

  • Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, and fiber, while ice cream sandwich is higher in copper, vitamin B2, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 25% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich is lower in sodium.

We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Ice cream sandwich types in this comparison.

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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.
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.8%
Contains more IronIron +761.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +164.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +252.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +675%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 29% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +207.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +83.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186%
Contains more FatsFats +4185%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +430.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
32% 37% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +16531.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2023.4%

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 sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Ice cream sandwich DV% diff.
Iron 2.24mg 0.26mg 25%
Copper 0.096mg 0.254mg 18%
Manganese 0.381mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 2.272g 14%
Sodium 430mg 129mg 13%
Fats 0.2g 8.57g 13%
Calories 36kcal 237kcal 10%
Carbs 7g 37.14g 10%
Saturated fat 0.029g 2.317g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.146mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.028mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 2.661g 7%
Calcium 12mg 86mg 7%
Protein 1.5g 4.29g 6%
Vitamin A 28µg 86µg 6%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Phosphorus 30mg 72mg 6%
Potassium 270mg 115mg 5%
Selenium 0.4µg 3.1µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.111mg 5%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Folate 19µg 34µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.566mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 29mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.05µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Caffeine 4mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 37.14g N/A
Sugar 18.57g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsa Ice cream sandwich
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
Salsa
14%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.