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Salsa vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Pecan pie

  • Salsa has more Iron, however, Pecan pie is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily need of Cholesterol 29% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 2 times more Sodium than Pecan pie. While Salsa has 430mg of Sodium, Pecan pie has only 262mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Pie, pecan, 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.
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +119.8%
Contains more Selenium +2900%
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Iron +51.4%
Contains more Potassium +103%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +119.8%
Contains more Selenium +2900%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +360%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +226.7%
Contains more Fats +11000%
Contains more Carbs +645.7%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Water +360%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Contains more Protein +226.7%
Contains more Fats +11000%
Contains more Carbs +645.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5236.4%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +69781.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5236.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Pecan pie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 1.5g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 0.2g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 7g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 36kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 32mg Pecan pie
Iron 2.24mg 1.48mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Pecan pie
Phosphorus 30mg 94mg Pecan pie
Potassium 270mg 133mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.17mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.096mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 0.4µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 550IU 357IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 4mg 0.2mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.847mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.06mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 3.989g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie 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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.