Salsa vs. Ketchup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Salsa and Ketchup
- Salsa has more Iron, however, Ketchup is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Salsa covers your daily need of Iron 24% more than Ketchup.
- Salsa has 5 times more Fiber than Ketchup. While Salsa has 1.4g of Fiber, Ketchup has only 0.3g.
- Salsa has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Catsup.
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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 | +23.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +540% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +453.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +291.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +161% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -51.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.015g
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 101kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.04g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 27.1g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 27.4g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 281mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.35mg |
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| Sugar | 21.27g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.3g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.085mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.17mg | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 26mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 907mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 527IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.46mg |
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| Manganese | 0.084mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.434mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.047mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 9µg |
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| Choline | 12.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.041g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.005mg |
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| Threonine | 0.019mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg |
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| Leucine | 0.021mg |
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| Lysine | 0.023mg |
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| Methionine | 0.005mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg |
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| Valine | 0.014mg |
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| Histidine | 0.013mg |
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| Fructose | 8.72g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ketchup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ketchup is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.