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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, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, while Maple sugar is higher in Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of 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 Iron +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +3464.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Copper - 0.099
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Contains more Iron +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +3464.7%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Potassium - 274
Equal in Copper - 0.099

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4866.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4866.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +1021.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +1198.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.2
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1400%
Contains more Water +1021.3%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +1198.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.1
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Maple sugar Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 90.9g Maple sugar
Protein 1.5g 0.1g Salsa
Fats 0.2g 0.2g
Carbs 7g 90.9g Maple sugar
Calories 36kcal 354kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 90mg Maple sugar
Iron 2.24mg 1.61mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Maple sugar
Phosphorus 30mg 3mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 274mg Maple sugar
Sodium 430mg 11mg Maple sugar
Zinc 0.17mg 6.06mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.096mg 0.099mg Maple sugar
Manganese 4.422mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.4µg 0.8µg Maple sugar
Vitamin A 550IU 0IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Salsa
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.009mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.013mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.04mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.048mg Maple sugar
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.003mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 0µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.036g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.1g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsa Maple sugar
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Salsa
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 419mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maple sugar
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.

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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.