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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 for 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.
Salsa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
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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 WaterWater +360%
Contains more OtherOther +33.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +645.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +69781.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 5.71g 37%
Fats 0.2g 22.2g 34%
Manganese 0.712mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 11.181g 28%
Selenium 0.4µg 12µg 21%
Calories 36kcal 412kcal 19%
Saturated fat 0.029g 3.989g 18%
Carbs 7g 52.2g 15%
Copper 0.096mg 0.211mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.188mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.18mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 10%
Iron 2.24mg 1.48mg 10%
Phosphorus 30mg 94mg 9%
Zinc 0.17mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Sodium 430mg 262mg 7%
Protein 1.5g 4.9g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.06mg 7%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Vitamin A 28µg 82µg 6%
Potassium 270mg 133mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0.2mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 26mg 2%
Folate 19µg 26µg 2%
Calcium 12mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.847mg 1%
Net carbs 5.6g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
9%
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.