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Picante sauce vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Picante sauce and Salsa

  • The amount of Fiber in Picante sauce is higher than in Salsa.
  • Picante sauce covers your daily Sodium needs 11% more than Salsa.
  • Salsa has 2 times less Fiber than Picante sauce. Picante sauce has 3.1g of Fiber, while Salsa has 1.4g.
  • Salsa contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are PACE, Organic Picante Sauce and USDA Commodity, salsa.

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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 -37.5%
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +178.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Equal in Water - 89.7
6% 89% 4%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.25 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 4.45 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Other +178.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Equal in Water - 89.7

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 Salsa
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Picante sauce Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 3.15g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 0g 1.5g Salsa
Fats 0g 0.2g Salsa
Carbs 6.25g 7g Salsa
Calories 25kcal 36kcal Salsa
Sugar 6.25g Salsa
Fiber 3.1g 1.4g Picante sauce
Calcium 12mg Salsa
Iron 2.24mg Salsa
Magnesium 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 30mg Salsa
Potassium 270mg Salsa
Sodium 688mg 430mg Salsa
Zinc 0.17mg Salsa
Copper 0.096mg Salsa
Selenium 0.4µg Salsa
Vitamin A 625IU 550IU Picante sauce
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Salsa
Vitamin C 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg Salsa
Vitamin B2 0.03mg Salsa
Vitamin B3 1.08mg Salsa
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Salsa
Folate 19µg Salsa
Saturated Fat 0g 0.029g Picante sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Salsa
Polyunsaturated fat 0.107g Salsa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Picante sauce Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Picante sauce
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsa
Salsa contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salsa
Salsa is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Picante sauce
Picante sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
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 ($)
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