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Salsa vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsa and Mayonnaise

  • Mayonnaise has less Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Fiber than Salsa.
  • Mayonnaise covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular.

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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.
Salsa
Salsa
8
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +405.3%
Contains more Selenium +475%
Salsa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Mayonnaise
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 1% 9% 2% 83% 5% 7% 1% 13%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains more Potassium +1250%
Contains less Sodium -32.3%
Contains more Zinc +13.3%
Contains more Copper +405.3%
Contains more Selenium +475%

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
Salsa
7
:
5
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Vitamin A +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1762.5%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Salsa
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%
Mayonnaise
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 66% 6% 0% 3% 5% 0% 11% 2% 4% 15% 408%
Contains more Vitamin A +746.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1762.5%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
Salsa
3
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +1128.1%
Contains more Water +314.3%
Contains more Fats +37325%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Salsa
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Mayonnaise
75% 22% 2%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 74.85 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 21.65 g
Other: 1.97 g
Contains more Protein +56.3%
Contains more Carbs +1128.1%
Contains more Water +314.3%
Contains more Fats +37325%
Contains more Other +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Salsa
Salsa
1
:
2
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105168.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41666.4%
Salsa
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Mayonnaise
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: 11.703 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 44.69 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105168.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41666.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Mayonnaise
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Mayonnaise Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 0.57g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 0.96g Salsa
Fats 0.2g 74.85g Mayonnaise
Carbs 7g 0.57g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 680kcal Mayonnaise
Fructose 0.05g Mayonnaise
Sugar 0.57g Salsa
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 8mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg 0.21mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 1mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg 21mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg 20mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 635mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg 0.15mg Salsa
Copper 0.096mg 0.019mg Salsa
Manganese 0.007mg Mayonnaise
Selenium 0.4µg 2.3µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin A 550IU 65IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 16µg Salsa
Vitamin E 3.28mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 7IU Mayonnaise
Vitamin D 0.2µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.019mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B5 0.172mg Mayonnaise
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.008mg Salsa
Folate 19µg 5µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Mayonnaise
Vitamin K 163µg Mayonnaise
Tryptophan 0.017mg Mayonnaise
Threonine 0.055mg Mayonnaise
Isoleucine 0.065mg Mayonnaise
Leucine 0.095mg Mayonnaise
Lysine 0.072mg Mayonnaise
Methionine 0.035mg Mayonnaise
Phenylalanine 0.057mg Mayonnaise
Valine 0.074mg Mayonnaise
Histidine 0.026mg Mayonnaise
Cholesterol 0mg 42mg Salsa
Trans Fat 0.187g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 11.703g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Mayonnaise
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 16.843g Mayonnaise
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 44.69g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.03g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 38.942g Mayonnaise
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.125g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - ALA 5.331g Mayonnaise
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Mayonnaise

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Salsa Mayonnaise
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
43%
Mayonnaise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
13%
Mayonnaise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.674g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
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. Mayonnaise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171009/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.