they are sweeter. I use the canned ones https://www.pastacheese.com/san-marzano-whole-peeled-tomatos-28oz.html?gdftrk=gdfV25561_a_7c2043_a_7c7542_a_7c040784985001&gclid=CjwKEAjw1_KwBRDEz_WvncL4jGwSJAAEym0dVpQcME3Yo1OivsLozoZFigYXH0wbvs2DEEm34k7TVxoCjabw_wcB when they are on sale for $2.99 a can I stock up.