Salsa vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Salsa and Soy sauce
- Salsa has more Iron, and Copper, while Soy sauce has more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
- Soy sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 220% higher.
- Soy sauce contains 2 times less Copper than Salsa. Salsa contains 0.096mg of Copper, while Soy sauce contains 0.043mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Salsa is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).
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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 | +54.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +362.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +411.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +453.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +442.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +850.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -60.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 8.14g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.57g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 4.13g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 4.93g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 74mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 435mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.45mg |
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| Sugar | 0.4g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.8g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.043mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.87mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 5493mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 1.018mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.148mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 18.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.263g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.271mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.318mg |
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| Leucine | 0.537mg |
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| Lysine | 0.381mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.353mg |
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| Valine | 0.332mg |
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| Histidine | 0.174mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 5063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.