Spread vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Spread and Salsa
- Spread has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Salsa is higher in Potassium, and Fiber.
- Spread covers your daily need of Sodium 14% more than Salsa.
- Spread has 475 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Salsa. While Spread has 7.6g of Monounsaturated Fat, Salsa has only 0.016g.
- Salsa has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Margarine-like spread, SMART BEAT Super Light without saturated fat and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +2150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43% |
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 | +716.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +8450% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +47400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3619.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -98.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 158kcal | 36kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 1.5g |
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| Fats | 17.1g | 0.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.6g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 12mg | 270mg |
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| Iron | 2.24mg |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 0mg | 30mg |
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| Sodium | 755mg | 430mg |
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| Vitamin A | 4489IU | 550IU |
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| Vitamin A | 28µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.08mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg |
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| Vitamin K | 12.3µg |
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| Folate | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 2.45g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.22g | 0.029g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.6g | 0.016g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.98g | 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
26%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.191g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)