Salsa vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and minestrone different?
- Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, and copper, while minestrone is higher in vitamin A.
- Salsa covers your daily need for iron, 23% more than minestrone.
- Salsa contains 5 times more magnesium than minestrone. Salsa contains 16mg of magnesium, while minestrone contains 3mg.
- Minestrone is lower in sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +489.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.9% |
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +75% |
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:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
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Water
~91.33g
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
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1712.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.38mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.041mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 254mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.391mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.46g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.022mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 49µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 1.77g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.29g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.23g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)