Salsa vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salsa and nachos?
- Salsa is richer in iron and vitamin A, while nachos are higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, fiber, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Nachos' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 24% higher.
- Nachos have 26 times less vitamin A than salsa. Salsa has 550IU of vitamin A, while nachos have 21IU.
- Salsa is lower in saturated fat.
We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +198.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +162.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +425% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +405.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +560% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2050% |
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 | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +343.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +398.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4610.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 14.02g | 35% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 21.5g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 5.04g | 33% |
| Vitamin E | 4.08mg | 27% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 198mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.75mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 16% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 343kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Starch | 28.33g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.173g | 10% |
| Carbs | 7g | 34.91g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.133mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.2g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.123mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 4.32g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.215mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 313mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26.4mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.064mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 362mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 31.71g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.17g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.521mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.229mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.25mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.617g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.343g | N/A |
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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.144g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)