Salsa vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between salsa and yogurt
- Salsa is richer in iron, vitamin A, copper, and vitamin B6, yet yogurt is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for yogurt is 31% higher.
- Salsa contains 138 times more vitamin A than yogurt. Salsa contains 550IU of vitamin A, while yogurt contains 4IU.
- Yogurt contains less sodium.
Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, salsa and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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 | +45.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +464.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +816.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +205.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2325% |
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 | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +419.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +136.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +826.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +579.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +95% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +791.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +231.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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 price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.75µg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 0.07mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 0.278mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 10.19g | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 9.7µg | 17% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 36mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 30mg | 135mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 110mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.017mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.063mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg | 0.208mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 141mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 59kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.6g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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