Salsa vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salsa and Margarine
- Salsa is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, yet Margarine is higher in Vitamin A.
- Margarine covers your daily Vitamin A needs 88% more than Salsa.
- The amount of Sodium in Margarine is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
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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 | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3633.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4595.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1555.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +837.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +443% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40255% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +242881.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22612.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 717kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.16g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 80.71g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 0.7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.06mg |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 5mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 3577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 819µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 93µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 1µg |
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| Trans Fat | 14.89g |
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| Choline | 12.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 15.189g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 38.877g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 24.302g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g |
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
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.