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

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A recap on differences between Picante sauce and Spaghetti sauce

  • Spaghetti sauce has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are PACE, Organic Picante Sauce and USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned.

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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 -14.2%
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 6% 34% 10% 11% 26% 77% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -14.2%

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 +86.6%
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 21% 0% 0% 14% 8% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +86.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Equal in Water - 87.1
6% 89% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 4.45 g
9% 87% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +39.2%
Equal in Water - 87.1

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 Spaghetti sauce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Picante sauce Spaghetti sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.15g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Protein 0g 1.2g Spaghetti sauce
Fats 0g 0.9g Spaghetti sauce
Carbs 6.25g 8.7g Spaghetti sauce
Calories 25kcal 48kcal Spaghetti sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 6.25g 4.7g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 3.1g Picante sauce
Calcium 20mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 13mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 25mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 292mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 688mg 590mg Spaghetti sauce
Zinc 0.21mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 625IU 335IU Picante sauce
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B1 0.03mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B2 0.12mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B3 0.73mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Spaghetti sauce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.162g Picante sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g Spaghetti sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Picante sauce Spaghetti sauce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Picante sauce
8%
Spaghetti sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Picante sauce
17%
Spaghetti sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spaghetti sauce
Spaghetti sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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 ($)
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