Salsa vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Salsa and Melon
- Salsa has more Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Melon has more Vitamin C.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% higher.
- Melon contains 48 times less Sodium than Salsa. Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, while Melon contains 9mg.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Melons, casaba, raw.
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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.
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Iron
+558.8%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+500%
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Potassium
+48.4%
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Zinc
+142.9%
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Copper
+60%
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Sodium
-97.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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Iron
+558.8%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+500%
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Potassium
+48.4%
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Zinc
+142.9%
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Copper
+60%
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Sodium
-97.9%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+365.5%
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Folate
+137.5%
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Vitamin C
+445%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B3
+365.5%
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Folate
+137.5%
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Vitamin C
+445%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.031
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+35.1%
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Fats
+100%
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+344.4%
Equal in Carbs - 6.58
Equal in Water - 91.85
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Protein
+35.1%
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Fats
+100%
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+344.4%
Equal in Carbs - 6.58
Equal in Water - 91.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+174.4%
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+700%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+174.4%
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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 Sugar |
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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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 5.68g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.11g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.1g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 6.58g |
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| Calories | 36kcal | 28kcal |
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| Sugar | 5.69g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.9g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 182mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.07mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.06mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 21.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.163mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.025g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.039g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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.