Salsa vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between salsa and watermelon
- Salsa is richer than watermelon in iron, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for iron for salsa is 25% higher.
- Salsa contains 430 times more sodium than watermelon. Salsa contains 430mg of sodium, while watermelon contains 1mg.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Watermelon, raw.
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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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +833.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +172.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +506.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +231.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +102.5% |
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:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +145.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +566.7% |
~equal in
Carbs
~7.55g
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
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
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +114% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +131.3% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.24mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 1mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.045mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.178mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 8.1mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 112mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0.4g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.5g | 0.61g | 2% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 30kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Carbs | 7g | 7.55g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 28µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.006mg | 0% |
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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 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.