Broth vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between broth and marinara sauce?
- Broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, and vitamin B12, yet marinara sauce is richer in vitamin A and vitamin E.
- Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1037% higher.
- Marinara sauce contains less sodium.
We used Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, 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 | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +592.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +388.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2445.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +122.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +604.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +736.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +421.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Sodium | 23875mg | 30mg | 1037% |
| Selenium | 28µg | 1.1µg | 49% |
| Protein | 16.66g | 1.41g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 0.061mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 0.508g | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 34mg | 19% |
| Fats | 13.88g | 1.48g | 19% |
| Choline | 114.6mg | 13.7mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 27mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.43g | 0.17g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 2.4mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.6mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 0.377g | 12% |
| Calories | 267kcal | 51kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0mg | 0.081mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.46mg | 3.917mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.173mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.024mg | 6% |
| Folate | 32µg | 13µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.01g | 8.06g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 0.78mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.15mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.01g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Potassium | 309mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 17.36g | 5.5g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1081.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +837.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2862.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +3749.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.48 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 | +1321.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +781.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
