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Salsa vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Salsa and Mixed nuts

  • Mixed nuts are higher than Salsa in Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Fiber, and Folate.
  • Mixed nuts covers your daily Copper needs 90% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa contains 86 times more Sodium than Mixed nuts. While Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, Mixed nuts contain only 5mg.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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.
Salsa
0
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Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1876.5%
Contains more Copper +844.8%
Contains more Selenium +8375%
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 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Calcium +875%
Contains more Iron +16.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1331.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1420%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +1876.5%
Contains more Copper +844.8%
Contains more Selenium +8375%

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
2
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Contains more Vitamin A +18233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.2%
Contains more Folate +336.8%
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 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +18233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +553.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +613.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.2%
Contains more Folate +336.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4212.5%
Contains more Protein +1236%
Contains more Fats +26875%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +80%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Water +4212.5%
Contains more Protein +1236%
Contains more Fats +26875%
Contains more Carbs +200.7%
Contains more Other +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13556.1%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13556.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Mixed nuts
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 1.5g 20.04g Mixed nuts
Fats 0.2g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 7g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 36kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 12mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 2.24mg 2.61mg Mixed nuts
Magnesium 16mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 30mg 456mg Mixed nuts
Potassium 270mg 632mg Mixed nuts
Sodium 430mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 0.17mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 0.096mg 0.907mg Mixed nuts
Manganese 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 0.4µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 550IU 3IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Salsa
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 4mg 0.5mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 19µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.22mg Mixed nuts
Threonine 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.826mg Mixed nuts
Leucine 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 0.782mg Mixed nuts
Methionine 0.283mg Mixed nuts
Phenylalanine 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.001mg Mixed nuts
Histidine 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 8.711g Salsa
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Salsa Mixed nuts
Low Fats diet ok
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.682g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.