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Picante sauce vs. Alfredo sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Picante sauce and Alfredo sauce

  • Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for Sodium is 83% more.
  • Picante sauce contains 2 times more Fiber than Alfredo sauce. Picante sauce contains 3.1g of Fiber, while Alfredo sauce contains 2g.
  • Picante sauce contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are PACE, Organic Picante Sauce and Sauce, alfredo mix, dry.

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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 less Sodium -73.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 90% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 141% 36% 23% 178% 23% 338% 41% 22% 8% 51%
Contains less Sodium -73.4%

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 A +193.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 37% 0% 0% 39% 13% 39% 63% 31% 3% 48% 16%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +4256.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Other +119.3%
6% 89% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 4.45 g
15% 36% 37% 2% 10%
Protein: 15.32 g
Fats: 36.35 g
Carbs: 36.52 g
Water: 2.05 g
Other: 9.76 g
Contains more Water +4256.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +484.3%
Contains more Other +119.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Picante sauce Alfredo sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.15g 34.52g Alfredo sauce
Protein 0g 15.32g Alfredo sauce
Fats 0g 36.35g Alfredo sauce
Carbs 6.25g 36.52g Alfredo sauce
Calories 25kcal 535kcal Alfredo sauce
Sugar 6.25g 5.4g Alfredo sauce
Fiber 3.1g 2g Picante sauce
Calcium 467mg Alfredo sauce
Iron 0.94mg Alfredo sauce
Magnesium 32mg Alfredo sauce
Phosphorus 415mg Alfredo sauce
Potassium 254mg Alfredo sauce
Sodium 688mg 2590mg Picante sauce
Zinc 1.49mg Alfredo sauce
Copper 0.064mg Alfredo sauce
Manganese 0.056mg Alfredo sauce
Selenium 9.3µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin A 625IU 213IU Picante sauce
Vitamin A RAE 54µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin E 1.84mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B1 0.156mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B2 0.054mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B3 2.07mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B5 1.044mg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B6 0.134mg Alfredo sauce
Folate 4µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin B12 0.38µg Alfredo sauce
Vitamin K 6.2µg Alfredo sauce
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Picante sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 13.18g Picante sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 13.669g Alfredo sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 8.61g Alfredo sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Picante sauce Alfredo 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
3%
Picante sauce
25%
Alfredo sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Picante sauce
86%
Alfredo sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1902mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.18g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alfredo sauce
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Alfredo sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171603/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.