Welcome to this week’s Try Me Tuesday. As a reminder…each week I will grab a new set of products and test them out. I’ll put the Publix brand up against a national brand product and report back.
I know many times I struggle with what brand to choose. Often a sale or a coupon/sale combination make that an easier decision…but what about those times when you need an item and there is not a sale? Do you grab the house brand or pay more and get the national brand? More importantly, is there really a difference in taste?
This week we tried Publix Salsa.
Publix Salsa, 16 oz, $1.99
Calories – 15
Total Fat – 0g
Sodium – 180mg
Total Carb – 3g
Dietary Fiber – 1g
Sugars – 2g
Ingredients: Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste, Citric Acid), Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice, Green Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Dried Onion, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Dried Garlic, Spice.
Pace Salsa, 16 oz, $2.56
Calories – 10
Total Fat – 0g
Sodium – 230 mg
Total Carb – 3g
Dietary Fiber – <1g
Sugars – 2g
Ingredients: Crushed Tomatoes (Water, Crushed Tomato Concentrate), Jalapeno Peppers, Diced Tomatoes in Tomato Juice, Onions, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Dehydrated Onions, Garlic, Natural Flavoring.
RESULTS
- Publix – 3
- Pace – 2
Well, it was another close one this week but because we had a guest… we were able to get a winner! Looks like Publix Mild Salsa was the winner.
I was one of the ones who chose the Publix version. To me it had a little more flavor beyond the tomatoes. I think maybe it was a cumin flavor? I couldn’t exactly pinpoint it but there was more spice flavor beyond the tomato taste. The Pace did had a bit more “fresh” tomato taste but I guess I liked the spice flavor a bit more.
Honestly they were both good and would be a fantastic addition to your Taco Tuesday. I typically stock up when there is a sale/coupon combo. BUT–now that I have tasted both, I would be happy to grab the Publix variety if I needed salsa and there was no sale.
Have you guys tried both? Which did you prefer?
