Apple pie vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are apple pie and marinara sauce different?
- Apple pie is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and iron; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for apple pie is 18% higher.
- Apple pie contains 9 times more sodium than marinara sauce. While apple pie contains 266mg of sodium, marinara sauce contains only 30mg.
- Marinara sauce has less saturated fat.
Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +55.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +157.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +145.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +458.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +159% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +355.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +225% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +643.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +67.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 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 | +1063.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +332.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.123mg | 3.917mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.797g | 0.17g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 11g | 1.48g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.198g | 0.508g | 11% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.388g | 0.377g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 51kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.024mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 34g | 8.06g | 9% |
| Potassium | 65mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.061mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.21mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.081mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.137mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 4µg | 13µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 1.1µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 11mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.9g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 32.4g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.5g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 29µg | 33µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.