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Marinara sauce vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Marinara sauce and Margarine

  • Marinara sauce has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 87% more than Marinara sauce.
  • Marinara sauce has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +580%
Contains more Potassium +1672.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1200%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +580%
Contains more Potassium +1672.2%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1822.2%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +569.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16930.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1822.2%
Contains more Folate +1200%
Contains more Vitamin A +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +569.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +781.3%
Contains more Carbs +1051.4%
Contains more Water +429%
Contains more Fats +5353.4%
Contains more Other +15.1%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +781.3%
Contains more Carbs +1051.4%
Contains more Water +429%
Contains more Fats +5353.4%
Contains more Other +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10212.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4683.9%
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10212.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4683.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Marinara sauce Margarine
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 0.7g Marinara sauce
Protein 1.41g 0.16g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 8.06g 0.7g Marinara sauce
Calories 51kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 5.5g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.8g 0g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 3mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.06mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 5mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.2mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 1.1µg 0µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 2.4mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 2mg 0.2mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.01mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.037mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.023mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.009mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 13.9µg 93µg Margarine
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.17g 15.189g Marinara sauce
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Margarine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Marinara sauce
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/nutrients
  2. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.