Salsa vs. Indian masala — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salsa and indian masala
- The amount of iron in salsa is higher than in indian masala.
- Salsa covers your daily iron needs 16% more than indian masala.
- Indian masala has 5 times less sodium than salsa. Salsa has 430mg of sodium, while indian masala has 92mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and SMART SOUP, Indian Bean Masala.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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:
3.3 g
Fats:
0.88 g
Carbs:
10.5 g
Water:
84.3 g
Other:
1.02 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +340% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50% |
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Water
~84.3g
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
0.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 92mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.6g | 5% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 57kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 10.5g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 7.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.3g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% |
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Indian masala contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 ($)