Salsa vs. Sriracha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are salsa and sriracha different?
- Salsa is higher in iron; however, sriracha is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for sriracha is 74% higher.
- Salsa has less sodium.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Sauce, hot chile, sriracha are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +36.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
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 | +572.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +368% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +205.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +365% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +283.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 1.93g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 26.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 16.96g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 19.16g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 321mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.64mg |
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| Sugar | 15.11g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.06mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 2124mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 2574IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 129µg |
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| Vitamin E | 4.8mg |
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| Manganese | 0.146mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.222mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 1.248mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.455mg |
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| Vitamin K | 10.9µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 22µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g |
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| Fructose | 8.16g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sriracha is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sriracha is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sriracha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sriracha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 1694mg)
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 ($)