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Marinara sauce vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Marinara sauce and Sweet and sour?

  • Marinara sauce is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Sweet and sour is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Sweet and sour's daily need coverage for Manganese is 27% higher.
  • Marinara sauce has 240 times more Vitamin E than Sweet and sour. Marinara sauce has 2.4mg of Vitamin E , while Sweet and sour has 0.01mg.
  • Marinara sauce contains less Sodium.

We used Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve 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.
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Manganese +455.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains more Calcium +170%
Contains more Iron +271.4%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.7%
Contains more Potassium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +175%
Contains more Manganese +455.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.079

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 A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin E +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1994.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +6850%
Contains more Vitamin C +335%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
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 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin E +23900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1994.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.4%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +6850%
Contains more Vitamin C +335%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +422.2%
Contains more Fats +7300%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +374.2%
8% 87%
Protein: 1.41 g
Fats: 1.48 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 87.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +422.2%
Contains more Fats +7300%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +374.2%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Marinara sauce Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 6.26g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 1.41g 0.27g Marinara sauce
Fats 1.48g 0.02g Marinara sauce
Carbs 8.06g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 51kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Sugar 5.5g 18.75g Marinara sauce
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Marinara sauce
Calcium 27mg 10mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.78mg 0.21mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 18mg 8mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 34mg 7mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 319mg 99mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 30mg 371mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.2mg 0.09mg Marinara sauce
Copper 0.081mg 0.079mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.137mg 0.761mg Sweet and sour
Selenium 1.1µg 0.4µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 650IU 10IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 1µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 2.4mg 0.01mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 2mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.019mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 3.917mg 0.187mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B6 0.173mg 0.053mg Marinara sauce
Folate 13µg 8µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin K 13.9µg 0.2µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Sweet and sour
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0g Sweet and sour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g 0g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Marinara sauce Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Marinara sauce
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.