Barbecue sauce vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between barbecue sauce and marinara sauce?
- Barbecue sauce has less vitamin B3, vitamin E, vitamin K, and vitamin B6 than marinara sauce.
- Barbecue sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 43% higher.
- Barbecue sauce has 6 times more sugar than marinara sauce. Barbecue sauce has 33.24g of sugar, while marinara sauce has 5.5g.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Sauce, barbecue 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +556.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +672.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +405.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +84.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +359.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +403% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 1027mg | 30mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 3.917mg | 21% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 18% | |
| Carbs | 40.77g | 8.06g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 2.4mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 51kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.8g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 0.508g | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 232mg | 319mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 33µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.78mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.081mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.41g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.63g | 1.48g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.377g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 0.17g | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 39.87g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.24g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 1.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 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
7%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 997mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.125g)
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 ($)