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

What are the main differences between Taco sauce and Picante sauce?

• Taco sauce has less Fiber than Picante sauce.
• Picante sauce's daily need coverage for Fiber is 12% higher.

We used PACE, Red Taco Sauce and PACE, Organic Picante Sauce types in this comparison.

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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.

Taco sauce

0

Picante sauce

1

Contains less SodiumSodium

-15.4%

~equal in Magnesium ~mg

~equal in Calcium ~mg

~equal in Potassium ~mg

~equal in Iron ~mg

~equal in Copper ~mg

~equal in Zinc ~mg

~equal in Phosphorus ~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.

Taco sauce

0

Picante sauce

0

~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

~equal in Vitamin A ~625IU

~equal in Vitamin E ~mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

~equal in Vitamin B6 ~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

Taco sauce

1

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 0 g

Carbs: 12.5 g

Water: 85.3 g

Other: 2.2 g

Picante sauce

2

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 0 g

Carbs: 6.25 g

Water: 89.3 g

Other: 4.45 g

Contains more CarbsCarbs

+100%

Contains more OtherOther

+102.3%

~equal in Protein ~0g

~equal in Fats ~0g

~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.

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Calories	50kcal	25kcal
Net carbs	12.5g	3.15g
Carbs	12.5g	6.25g
Sugar	6.25g	6.25g
Fiber	0g	3.1g
Sodium	813mg	688mg
Vitamin A	625IU	625IU

Which food is preferable for your diet?

Low Calories diet

Low Fats diet

Low Carbs diet

Low Glycemic Index diet

is better in case of low diet

Low Calories diet
Low Fats diet	Equal
Low Carbs diet
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%

3%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

11%

9%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Taco sauce is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Picante sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food contains less Sugar?

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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (6.25 g)

Which food contains less Saturated Fat?

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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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 ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.