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Salsa vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Salsa and Potato salad

  • Salsa has more Iron, however, Potato salad has more Selenium, Vitamin C, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Potato salad's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 23% more.
  • Salsa has 3 times more Iron than Potato salad. Salsa has 2.24mg of Iron, while Potato salad has 0.65mg.
  • Salsa is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 254
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Iron +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Selenium +925%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Potassium - 254

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 +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +21.9%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Protein +78.7%
Contains more Fats +4000%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +21.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3392.5%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3392.5%

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 salad
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 Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 1.5g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.2g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 7g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 36kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 1.4g 1.3g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 19mg Potato salad
Iron 2.24mg 0.65mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 270mg 254mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 529mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.096mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg Potato salad
Selenium 0.4µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 550IU 157IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 4mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Potato salad
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.89mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.141mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 7µg Salsa
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 1.429g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad 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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.