Salsa vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and marble cake
- Salsa is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and iron, yet marble cake is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, calcium, and fiber.
- Marble cake covers your daily phosphorus needs 35% more than salsa.
- Salsa contains 275 times more vitamin A than marble cake. While salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, marble cake contains only 2IU.
- The amount of saturated fat in salsa is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +119.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +533.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +816.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
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 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +496% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +262% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.5% |
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:
3.4 g
Fats:
11.7 g
Carbs:
79.5 g
Water:
3.1 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2793.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5750% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1035.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +43.8% |
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
2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.779 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29587.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3431.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 275mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 3.779g | 24% |
| Carbs | 7g | 79.5g | 24% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 416kcal | 19% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 11.7g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 4.75g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.45g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.181mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.025mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.62mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.139mg | 6% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 36µg | 4% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 3.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 123mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.6µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.135mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 519mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.546mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.096mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 4.5mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 76.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 35.71g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.065mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.421g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marble cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marble cake 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 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 ($)