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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.
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +564.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +326.3%
Contains more Manganese +242.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 11% 3% 13% 5% 166% 9% 7% 6% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 30% 13% 15% 29% 4% 6% 27% 18% 6%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Iron +169%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +564.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Copper +326.3%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 1% 8% 3% 1% 2% 10% 2% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 39% 48% 0% 7% 6% 15% 74% 0% 40% 10% 0% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +16150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11900%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13406.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.5%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +281.3%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Fats +543.5%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.41
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 Carbs +281.3%
Contains more Other +109%
Contains more Fats +543.5%
Contains more Water +36.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4980%
64% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.01 g
16% 36% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +737.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 30.53g 6.26g Ceasar dressing
Protein 1.47g 1.41g Ceasar dressing
Fats 0.23g 1.48g Marinara sauce
Carbs 30.73g 8.06g Ceasar dressing
Calories 131kcal 51kcal Ceasar dressing
Sugar 8.82g 5.5g Marinara sauce
Fiber 0.2g 1.8g Marinara sauce
Calcium 33mg 27mg Ceasar dressing
Iron 0.29mg 0.78mg Marinara sauce
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Marinara sauce
Phosphorus 30mg 34mg Marinara sauce
Potassium 48mg 319mg Marinara sauce
Sodium 1265mg 30mg Marinara sauce
Zinc 0.3mg 0.2mg Ceasar dressing
Copper 0.019mg 0.081mg Marinara sauce
Manganese 0.04mg 0.137mg Marinara sauce
Selenium 2.2µg 1.1µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin A 4IU 650IU Marinara sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 33µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin E 0.02mg 2.4mg Marinara sauce
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2mg Marinara sauce
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
Folate 2µg 13µg Marinara sauce
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Ceasar dressing
Vitamin K 0µg 13.9µg Marinara sauce
Cholesterol 1mg 2mg Ceasar dressing
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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
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.