Salsa vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and maple sugar different?
- Salsa is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B3, and fiber, while maple sugar is higher in zinc and calcium.
- Maple sugar covers your daily need for zinc, 54% more than salsa.
- Maple sugar is lower in sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Sugars, maple types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +39.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3464.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4866.7% |
| 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:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1400% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1021.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1198.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.1g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 192% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 6.06mg | 54% |
| Carbs | 7g | 90.9g | 28% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 11mg | 18% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 354kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.003mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.61mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.009mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 90.9g | N/A |
| Potassium | 270mg | 274mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.1g | 0% |
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
9%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
91%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.