Salsa vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salsa and Sweet and sour different?
- Salsa is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Potassium, while Sweet and sour is higher in Vitamin C.
- Salsa covers your daily need of Iron 25% more than Sweet and sour.
- Salsa contains 14 times more Fiber than Sweet and sour. Salsa contains 1.4g of Fiber, while Sweet and sour contains 0.1g.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +966.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +328.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +5400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +477.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +117.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
7 g
Water:
89.7 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.27 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
38.22 g
Water:
60.27 g
Other:
1.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +455.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +900% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +446% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 150kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 0.27g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.02g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 8.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 38.12g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 38.22g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.21mg |
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| Sugar | 18.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.1g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.09mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 7mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 371mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.761mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.187mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 2.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0g |
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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 |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet and sour contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.