Mozzarella vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Summary of differences between mozzarella and marinara sauce
- Mozzarella has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Mozzarella covers your daily need for calcium, 70% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +44.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2607.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1465% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1441.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1327.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +235.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +212% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
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 AVitamin A | +315.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +457.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3164.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +672.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.5 g
Fats:
17.1 g
Carbs:
3.1 g
Water:
49.9 g
Other:
2.4 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1850.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1055.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +160% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.867 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.509 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 | +1184.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.4% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.508g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 731mg | 27mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 524mg | 34mg | 70% |
| Protein | 27.5g | 1.41g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 10.867g | 0.17g | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 0µg | 38% |
| Zinc | 3.13mg | 0.2mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 1.1µg | 27% |
| Fats | 17.1g | 1.48g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 3.917mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 0.061mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 2.4mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 137µg | 33µg | 12% |
| Calories | 280kcal | 51kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.844g | 0.377g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 13.9µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Iron | 0.25mg | 0.78mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.173mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.137mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.081mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 13IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.1g | 8.06g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 18.4mg | 13.7mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Folate | 9µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.1g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.509g | 0.508g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.