Taco sauce vs. Pesto — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco sauce and pesto
- The amount of calcium, fiber, and iron in pesto is higher than in taco sauce.
- Pesto covers your daily saturated Fat needs 35% more than taco sauce.
- Pesto contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are PACE, Red Taco Sauce and Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated.
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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 more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
12.5 g
Water:
85.3 g
Other:
2.2 g
Protein:
9.83 g
Fats:
37.6 g
Carbs:
10.09 g
Water:
38.98 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.1% |
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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| Calories | 50kcal | 418kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 9.83g |
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| Fats | 0g | 37.6g |
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| Net carbs | 12.5g | 8.29g |
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| Carbs | 12.5g | 10.09g |
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| Magnesium | 47mg |
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| Calcium | 0mg | 306mg |
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| Potassium | 560mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.57mg |
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| Sugar | 6.25g | 6.33g |
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| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg |
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| Starch | 2.2g |
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| Phosphorus | 273mg |
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| Sodium | 813mg | 603mg |
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| Vitamin A | 625IU | 1544IU |
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| Vitamin A | 77µg |
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| Vitamin E | 7.27mg |
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| Manganese | 0.586mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.717mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.523mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.133mg |
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| Vitamin K | 151.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.398g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0g | 7.07g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 22.155g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.546g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.268g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.058g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.021g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.783g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs 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
3%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco 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 - 210mg)
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 ($)