Alfredo sauce vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between alfredo sauce and marinara sauce?
- Alfredo sauce is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3.
- Alfredo sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 111% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Sauce, alfredo mix, dry and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1629.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +645% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1120.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +745.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +124.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.32 g
Fats:
36.35 g
Carbs:
36.52 g
Water:
2.05 g
Other:
9.76 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +986.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2356.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +488% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +4162.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
13.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.669 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3525.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1594.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 2590mg | 30mg | 111% |
| Saturated fat | 13.18g | 0.17g | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 415mg | 34mg | 54% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.61g | 0.508g | 54% |
| Fats | 36.35g | 1.48g | 54% |
| Calcium | 467mg | 27mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.669g | 0.377g | 33% |
| Protein | 15.32g | 1.41g | 28% |
| Calories | 535kcal | 51kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.044mg | 21% | |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 0µg | 16% |
| Selenium | 9.3µg | 1.1µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.07mg | 3.917mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.49mg | 0.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.156mg | 0.024mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 36.52g | 8.06g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 6.2µg | 13.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.056mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.134mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.064mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.94mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Folate | 4µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 254mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.054mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 34.52g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.4g | 5.5g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 2560mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alfredo sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alfredo sauce is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)