Picante sauce vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are picante sauce and pesto different?
- Picante sauce is richer in fiber, while pesto is higher in vitamin A.
- Pesto covers your daily need for saturated fat, 35% more than picante sauce.
- Picante sauce contains 2 times more fiber than pesto. Picante sauce contains 3.1g of fiber, while pesto contains 1.8g.
PACE, Organic Picante Sauce and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated types were used 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.4% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
6.25 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
4.45 g
Protein:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +129.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg | 126% | |
| Fats | 0g | 37.6g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 22.155g | 55% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg | 55% | |
| Vitamin E | 7.27mg | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g | 44% | |
| Phosphorus | 273mg | 39% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg | 34% | |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 7.07g | 32% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% | |
| Manganese | 0.586mg | 25% | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 418kcal | 20% |
| Protein | 0g | 9.83g | 20% |
| Potassium | 560mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg | 14% | |
| Zinc | 1.33mg | 12% | |
| Magnesium | 47mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg | 10% | |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin A | 77µg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.57mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Sodium | 688mg | 603mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg | 3% | |
| Starch | 2.2g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.25g | 10.09g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.15g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.25g | 6.33g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.398g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Picante sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Picante sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.07g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pesto is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pesto contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pesto is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pesto 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 ($)