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Salsa vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Salsa and Turkey meat

  • Salsa is richer in Iron, yet Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey meat is 53% higher.
  • Salsa contains 4 times more Sodium than Turkey meat. Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, while Turkey meat contains 103mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 Iron +105.5%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +643.3%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +1358.8%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Equal in Copper - 0.093
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Contains more Iron +105.5%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +643.3%
Contains less Sodium -76%
Contains more Zinc +1358.8%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
Equal in Copper - 0.093

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.
Salsa
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Contains more Vitamin A +1310.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1310.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11566.7%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +1803.3%
Contains more Fats +3595%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +11566.7%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +1803.3%
Contains more Fats +3595%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16443.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1880.4%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16443.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1880.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Salsa Turkey meat
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsa Turkey meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.6g 0.06g Salsa
Protein 1.5g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.2g 7.39g Turkey meat
Carbs 7g 0.06g Salsa
Calories 36kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Fiber 1.4g 0g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 14mg Turkey meat
Iron 2.24mg 1.09mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg 30mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 30mg 223mg Turkey meat
Potassium 270mg 239mg Salsa
Sodium 430mg 103mg Turkey meat
Zinc 0.17mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.096mg 0.093mg Salsa
Manganese 0.014mg Turkey meat
Selenium 0.4µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 550IU 39IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 28µg 12µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg Turkey meat
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Folate 19µg 9µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg Salsa
Trans Fat 0.101g Salsa
Saturated Fat 0.029g 2.155g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Salsa Turkey meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Salsa
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Salsa
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.