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Ceasar dressing vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ceasar dressing and Marinara sauce

  • Ceasar dressing contains less Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Iron than Marinara sauce.
  • Ceasar dressing's daily need coverage for Sodium is 54% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Marinara sauce is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salad dressing, caesar, fat-free and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 9.9% 4.2% 11% 6.3% 8.2% 13% 165% 5.2% 12%
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 CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +564.6%
Contains more IronIron +169%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +242.5%

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.
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 0.33% 0.24% 0.4% 0% 7.8% 2.1% 0.54% 1.6% 9.2% 5% 0% 1.5% 1.3%
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% 39% 48% 0% 6% 14% 73% 0% 40% 0% 35% 9.8% 7.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +550%
Contains more CholineCholine +470.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 64% 3%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 30.73 g
Water: 64.1 g
Other: 3.47 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 CarbsCarbs +281.3%
Contains more OtherOther +109%
Contains more FatsFats +543.5%
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
~equal in Protein ~1.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.01 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +737.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4980%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ceasar dressing Marinara sauce Opinion
Calories 131kcal 51kcal Ceasar dressing
Protein 1.47g 1.41g Ceasar dressing
Fats 0.23g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Marinara sauce
Net carbs 30.53g 6.26g Ceasar dressing
Carbs 30.73g 8.06g Ceasar dressing
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg Ceasar dressing
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Calcium 33mg 27mg Ceasar dressing
Potassium 48mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Iron 0.29mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Sugar 8.82g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Copper 0.019mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Ceasar dressing
Phosphorus 30mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 1265mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 4IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A 1µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.04mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 1.1µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.024mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.061mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 3.917mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B5 0.027mg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.173mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Folate 2µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Choline 2.4mg 13.7mg Marinara sauce
Saturated Fat 0.096g 0.17g Ceasar dressing
Monounsaturated Fat 0.045g 0.377g Marinara sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.01g 0.508g Marinara sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ceasar dressing Marinara sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
2%
Ceasar dressing
21%
Marinara sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Ceasar dressing
15%
Marinara sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1235mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ceasar dressing
Ceasar dressing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Ceasar dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171045/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.