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White bread vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between white bread and salsa?

  • White bread is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, iron, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, salsa is richer in vitamin A.
  • White bread's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 40% more.
  • Salsa contains 55 times less selenium than white bread. White bread contains 22µg of selenium, while salsa contains 0.4µg.

We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and USDA Commodity, salsa types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 24% 84% 32% 4.6% 13% 56% 0% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more IronIron +61.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +226.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 9.3% 0% 0% 13% 6.9% 20% 0% 34% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +966%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +342.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +484.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +490%
Contains more FatsFats +1565%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +606%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +146.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
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19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.107 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3643.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1397.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Salsa DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.05mg 40%
Selenium 22µg 0.4µg 39%
Folate 111µg 19µg 23%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 1.08mg 23%
Manganese 0.536mg 23%
Iron 3.61mg 2.24mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.03mg 16%
Protein 8.85g 1.5g 15%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Carbs 49.42g 7g 14%
Calcium 144mg 12mg 13%
Calories 266kcal 36kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.107g 10%
Phosphorus 98mg 30mg 10%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg 5%
Fiber 2.7g 1.4g 5%
Fats 3.33g 0.2g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.149mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Potassium 126mg 270mg 4%
Choline 14.6mg 3%
Sodium 490mg 430mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 28µg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Saturated fat 0.698g 0.029g 3%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 0.016g 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Copper 0.101mg 0.096mg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 5.6g N/A
Sugar 5.67g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White bread Salsa
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
White bread
9%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.669g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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 ($)

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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.