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Salsa vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Salsa and Pancake

  • Salsa has more Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Pancake has more Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pancake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% higher.
  • Pancake contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Salsa. Salsa contains 0.149mg of Vitamin B6, while Pancake contains 0.046mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Salsa is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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
4
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Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Calcium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +3625%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 439
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 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Potassium +104.5%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Calcium +1725%
Contains more Phosphorus +430%
Contains more Zinc +229.4%
Contains more Selenium +3625%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 439

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
3
:
Contains more Vitamin A +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +302%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
1
:
Contains more Water +69.6%
Contains more Protein +326.7%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Carbs +304.3%
Contains more Other +68.8%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Water +69.6%
Contains more Protein +326.7%
Contains more Fats +4750%
Contains more Carbs +304.3%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4056.1%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15362.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4056.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Pancake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 28.3g Pancake
Protein 1.5g 6.4g Pancake
Fats 0.2g 9.7g Pancake
Carbs 7g 28.3g Pancake
Calories 36kcal 227kcal Pancake
Fiber 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 2.24mg 1.8mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 30mg 159mg Pancake
Potassium 270mg 132mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 439mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 0.56mg Pancake
Copper 0.096mg 0.049mg Salsa
Manganese 0.2mg Pancake
Selenium 0.4µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 550IU 196IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin C 4mg 0.3mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.567mg Pancake
Vitamin B5 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.046mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 38µg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.513mg Pancake
Lysine 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.147mg Pancake
Phenylalanine 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.152mg Pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.122g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.474g Pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 4.447g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Pancake
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
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pancake
Pancake is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.

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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.