Salsa vs. Tomato soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between salsa and tomato soup?
- The amount of iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin A in salsa is higher than in tomato soup.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 24% more.
- Tomato soup has less sodium.
We used USDA Commodity, salsa and Soup, tomato, canned, prepared with equal volume water, commercial types 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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +672.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +231% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275% |
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 | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +57.5% |
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:
0.71 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
7.45 g
Water:
90.55 g
Other:
1.08 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +111.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.21g
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Carbs
~7.45g
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Water
~90.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.107 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.077 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +318.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.29mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 186mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Folate | 19µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.5g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.067mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 6.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.71g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.007mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1.5µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.3mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Carbs | 7g | 7.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 275mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.03g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.077g | 0% |
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
9%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato soup contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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.