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Salsa vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Salsa and Potato

  • Salsa has more Iron, however, Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Salsa covers your daily Sodium needs 18% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 3 times less Iron than Salsa. Salsa has 2.24mg of Iron, while Potato has 0.81mg.
  • Potato contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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.
Salsa
1
:
7
Potato
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Iron +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +57.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +76.5%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Selenium - 0.4

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
:
8
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +27400%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.061
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +27400%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.032
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
3
:
2
Potato
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +149.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +42.9%
Contains more Protein +36.7%
Contains more Carbs +149.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
2
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Potato Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 15.39g Potato
Protein 1.5g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.2g 0.09g Salsa
Carbs 7g 17.49g Potato
Calories 36kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 2.24mg 0.81mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 30mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 270mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 430mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.17mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin A 550IU 2IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 0µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 4mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 1.061mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 19µg 15µg Salsa
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.029g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.002g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 0.042g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.