Salsa vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between salsa and potato salad
- Salsa has more iron and vitamin A; 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 4 times more vitamin A than potato salad. Salsa has 550IU of vitamin A, while potato salad has 157IU.
- 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 IronIron | +244.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +925% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4000% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +59.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 3.737g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.65mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 8.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.534mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 10mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.48g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 1.429g | 6% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 143kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 529mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.101mg | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.118mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 2.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.141mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.31mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.89mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 11.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 254mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 32µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.141mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.171mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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
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13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.