Salsa vs. Russian dressing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Salsa and Russian dressing
- Salsa has more Iron, however, Russian dressing is higher in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Russian dressing covers your daily need of Sodium 31% more than Salsa.
- Salsa has 4 times more Iron than Russian dressing. While Salsa has 2.24mg of Iron, Russian dressing has only 0.6mg.
- Salsa has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Salad dressing, russian dressing.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +273.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
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:
0.69 g
Fats:
26.18 g
Carbs:
31.9 g
Water:
38.53 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +132.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12990% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.8% |
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
2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.83 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36950% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13759.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 355kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.69g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 26.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 31.2g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 31.9g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 173mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 17.68g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.058mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 1133mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 577IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 29µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.063mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.594mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin K | 53.7µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.17g |
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| Choline | 4.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 2.39g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 5.928g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 14.83g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
10%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russian dressing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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.