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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 Iron +273.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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% 23% 8% 9% 16% 148% 6% 20% 9% 9%
Contains more Iron +273.3%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -62%
Contains more Copper +65.5%
Contains more Zinc +29.4%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Equal in Calcium - 13

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 B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 577
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 35% 67% 0% 20% 8% 11% 12% 24% 23% 4% 0% 135%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 577

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Water +132.8%
Contains more Fats +12990%
Contains more Carbs +355.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
26% 32% 39% 3%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 26.18 g
Carbs: 31.9 g
Water: 38.53 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Water +132.8%
Contains more Fats +12990%
Contains more Carbs +355.7%
Contains more Other +68.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13759.8%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
10% 26% 64%
Saturated Fat: 2.39 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.928 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.83 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36950%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Salsa Russian dressing
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Russian dressing Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 31.2g Russian dressing
Protein 1.5g 0.69g Salsa
Fats 0.2g 26.18g Russian dressing
Carbs 7g 31.9g Russian dressing
Calories 36kcal 355kcal Russian dressing
Sugar 17.68g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0.7g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 13mg Russian dressing
Iron 2.24mg 0.6mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 10mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 20mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 173mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 1133mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 0.22mg Russian dressing
Copper 0.096mg 0.058mg Salsa
Manganese 0.063mg Russian dressing
Selenium 0.4µg 1.6µg Russian dressing
Vitamin A 550IU 577IU Russian dressing
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 29µg Russian dressing
Vitamin E 3.32mg Russian dressing
Vitamin C 4mg 6mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.029mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.046mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.594mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.4mg Russian dressing
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.097mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 5µg Salsa
Vitamin K 53.7µg Russian dressing
Trans Fat 0.17g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.39g Salsa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 5.928g Russian dressing
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 14.83g Russian dressing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Russian dressing
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
11%
Salsa
28%
Russian dressing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
25%
Russian dressing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 703mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.361g)
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.
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. Russian dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171005/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.