Salsa vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between salsa and garden rhubarb
- Salsa is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and copper, yet garden rhubarb is higher in calcium.
- Salsa covers your daily iron needs 25% more than garden rhubarb.
- Salsa contains 108 times more sodium than garden rhubarb. While salsa contains 430mg of sodium, garden rhubarb contains only 4mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Rhubarb, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +918.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +357.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +616.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +175% |
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 AVitamin A | +460% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +520.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
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Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~93.61g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143.8% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.099g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.024mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.196mg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.021mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.3mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.085mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 1.8g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.27mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 21kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 288mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 4.54g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.099g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden rhubarb contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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