Salsa vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salsa and Steak
- Steak is higher than Salsa in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
- Steak covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 92% more than Salsa.
- Salsa contains 7 times more Sodium than Steak. While Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, Steak contains only 58mg.
Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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.
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Copper
+12.9%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+443.3%
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Sodium
-86.5%
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Zinc
+3629.4%
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Selenium
+7850%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 279
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Copper
+12.9%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+443.3%
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Sodium
-86.5%
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Zinc
+3629.4%
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Selenium
+7850%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.4
Equal in Potassium - 279
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.
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Vitamin A
+2100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+48%
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Vitamin B2
+903.3%
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Vitamin B3
+376.8%
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Vitamin B6
+235.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+2100%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Folate
+216.7%
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Vitamin B1
+48%
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Vitamin B2
+903.3%
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Vitamin B3
+376.8%
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Vitamin B6
+235.6%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+∞%
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Water
+61.4%
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Other
+196.3%
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Protein
+1556.7%
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Fats
+9410%
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+∞%
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+61.4%
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+196.3%
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Protein
+1556.7%
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+9410%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-99.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57218.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+737.4%
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Saturated Fat
-99.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+57218.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+737.4%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 0g |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 24.85g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 19.02g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 0g |
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| Calories | 36kcal | 271kcal |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 12mg | |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 163mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 58mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 6.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.085mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 31.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 28µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin D | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 5.149mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.5mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 6µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 1.171mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.157mg |
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| Leucine | 2.142mg |
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| Lysine | 2.38mg |
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| Methionine | 0.672mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg |
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| Valine | 1.242mg |
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| Histidine | 0.931mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 78mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 8.443g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 9.171g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.896g |
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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
11%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Steak is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.414g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.4)