Salsa vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between salsa and tortilla
- Salsa has more vitamin B6, while tortilla has more selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Tortilla's daily need coverage for selenium is 29% higher.
- Tortilla contains 3 times less potassium than salsa. Salsa contains 270mg of potassium, while tortilla contains 105mg.
The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, salsa and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +483.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +70.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +386.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4050% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +281.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +415.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +385.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +613.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1056.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +265.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 16.6µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.37mg | 27% |
| Folate | 19µg | 98µg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 3.81mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 4.125mg | 19% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 18% | |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 146mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 7g | 49.94g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 7.28g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 12% | |
| Calories | 36kcal | 237kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.114mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 105mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 2.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 430mg | 482mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.391g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.102mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.296g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 47.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.185g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | N/A |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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.