Salsa vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between salsa and orange juice
- Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and copper, yet orange juice is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for orange juice is 51% higher.
- Salsa contains 430 times more sodium than orange juice. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while orange juice contains 1mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Orange juice, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1020% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +118.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +240% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +272.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
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:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.4 g
Water:
88.3 g
Other:
0.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +114.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~88.3g
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
0.024 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +125% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 50mg | 51% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.2mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.04mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.044mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 30µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 200mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 10.4g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 45kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 10.2g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 8.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.04g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.003mg | 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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange juice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange juice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)