Salsa vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salsa and Wasabi different?
- Salsa is richer in Iron, while Wasabi is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Wasabi covers your daily need of Vitamin C 42% more than Salsa.
- Salsa contains 25 times more Sodium than Wasabi. Salsa contains 430mg of Sodium, while Wasabi contains 17mg.
USDA Commodity, salsa and Wasabi, root, raw 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 IronIron | +117.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +331.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +852.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96% |
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 | +1471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +947.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.9% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +215% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +236.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 109kcal |
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| Protein | 1.5g | 4.8g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.63g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg | 41.9mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.6g | 15.74g |
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| Carbs | 7g | 23.54g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 69mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 128mg |
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| Potassium | 270mg | 568mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 1.03mg |
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| Fiber | 1.4g | 7.8g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.155mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 30mg | 80mg |
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| Sodium | 430mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 550IU | 35IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg | 2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.391mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.131mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.114mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.743mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.274mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 18µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wasabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wasabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.