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Salsa vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between salsa and italian sausage raw

  • Salsa is richer in iron, yet italian sausage raw is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for italian sausage raw is 56% higher.
  • Salsa contains 2 times more iron than italian sausage raw. Salsa contains 2.24mg of iron, while italian sausage raw contains 1.18mg.
  • Salsa contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw.

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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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +89.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +952.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +373.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6100%
~equal in Potassium ~253mg

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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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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
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +976.9%
Contains more WaterWater +75.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +850%
Contains more FatsFats +15565%
Contains more OtherOther +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89525%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3666.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.029g 11.27g 51%
Fats 0.2g 31.33g 48%
Selenium 0.4µg 24.8µg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.568mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.91µg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 14.34g 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 4.03g 26%
Protein 1.5g 14.25g 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 76mg 25%
Phosphorus 30mg 142mg 16%
Calories 36kcal 346kcal 16%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.79mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 3.25mg 14%
Iron 2.24mg 1.18mg 13%
Sodium 430mg 731mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.3mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.168mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Fiber 1.4g 0g 6%
Folate 19µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin A 28µg 0µg 3%
Manganese 0.058mg 3%
Carbs 7g 0.65g 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 2mg 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 253mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 0.65g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.