Salsa vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between salsa and spread
- Salsa has more potassium and fiber; however, spread is higher in vitamin A, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Spread covers your daily need for vitamin A, 79% more than salsa.
- Salsa has less sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison USDA Commodity, salsa and Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 3.98g | 26% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 17.1g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 7.6g | 19% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 755mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 2.22g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 12.3µg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 270mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 7g | 0g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 2.45g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +47400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3619.6% |
