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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.
Broth
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 8.1% 28% 29% 27% 5.5% 15% 3.9% 18% 6%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~319mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.137mg

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.
Broth
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 11% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
8% 87%
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
Broth
2
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
16% 36% 48%
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%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Marinara sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Marinara sauce 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Marinara sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
19%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 23845mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/nutrients
  2. Marinara sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171597/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.