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

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A recap on differences between Spaghetti sauce and Picante sauce

  • Spaghetti sauce has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, spaghetti sauce, meatless, canned and PACE, Organic Picante 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 6% 26% 34% 0% 5.7% 11% 77% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 90% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.2%
~equal in Copper ~mg
~equal in Manganese ~mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 20% 0% 0% 7.5% 28% 14% 0% 14% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 38% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +86.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spaghetti sauce Picante 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 Spaghetti sauce Picante sauce Opinion
Calories 48kcal 25kcal Spaghetti sauce
Protein 1.2g 0g Spaghetti sauce
Fats 0.9g 0g Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin C 3.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Net carbs 8.7g 3.15g Spaghetti sauce
Carbs 8.7g 6.25g Spaghetti sauce
Magnesium 13mg Spaghetti sauce
Calcium 20mg Spaghetti sauce
Potassium 292mg Spaghetti sauce
Iron 0.9mg Spaghetti sauce
Sugar 4.7g 6.25g Spaghetti sauce
Fiber 3.1g Picante sauce
Zinc 0.21mg Spaghetti sauce
Phosphorus 25mg Spaghetti sauce
Sodium 590mg 688mg Spaghetti sauce
Vitamin A 335IU 625IU Picante sauce
Vitamin A 17µg 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 0.162g 0g Picante sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g Spaghetti sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.51g Spaghetti sauce
Fructose 1.8g Spaghetti sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti sauce Picante sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
7%
Spaghetti sauce
3%
Picante sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Spaghetti sauce
9%
Picante 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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