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Chili sauce vs. Taco sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chili sauce and Taco sauce

  • Taco sauce has less Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Taco sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 34% more than Chili sauce.
  • Chili sauce has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauce, peppers, hot, chili, mature red, canned and PACE, Red Taco Sauce.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 9% 7% 50% 4% 5% 29% 0% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 107% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 8% 0% 100% 3% 21% 12% 0% 33% 9% 0% 17%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.5%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 85.3
4% 94%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 3.9 g
Water: 94.1 g
Other: 0.5 g
13% 85% 2%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 12.5 g
Water: 85.3 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +220.5%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 85.3

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chili sauce Taco sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.2g 12.5g Taco sauce
Protein 0.9g 0g Chili sauce
Fats 0.6g 0g Chili sauce
Carbs 3.9g 12.5g Taco sauce
Calories 21kcal 50kcal Taco sauce
Sugar 2.55g 6.25g Chili sauce
Fiber 0.7g 0g Chili sauce
Calcium 9mg 0mg Chili sauce
Iron 0.5mg 0mg Chili sauce
Magnesium 12mg Chili sauce
Phosphorus 16mg Chili sauce
Potassium 564mg Chili sauce
Sodium 25mg 813mg Chili sauce
Zinc 0.15mg Chili sauce
Copper 0.087mg Chili sauce
Selenium 0.2µg Chili sauce
Vitamin A 458IU 625IU Taco sauce
Vitamin A RAE 23µg Chili sauce
Vitamin E 0.36mg Chili sauce
Vitamin C 30mg 0mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B2 0.09mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B3 0.6mg Chili sauce
Vitamin B6 0.14mg Chili sauce
Folate 11µg Chili sauce
Vitamin K 6.7µg Chili sauce
Saturated Fat 0.08g 0g Taco sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.411g Chili sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g Chili sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili sauce Taco sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Chili sauce
3%
Taco sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Chili sauce
11%
Taco sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco sauce
Taco sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 788mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili sauce
Chili sauce 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Chili sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171604/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.