Chocolate vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chocolate and marinara sauce different?
- Chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc, while marinara sauce is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin E.
- Chocolate covers your daily need for copper, 105% more than marinara sauce.
- Chocolate contains 109 times more saturated fat than marinara sauce. Chocolate contains 18.519g of saturated fat, while marinara sauce contains 0.17g.
Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium types were used in this article.
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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 | +711.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +928.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1169.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +905% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +505.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +935.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.7% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +440.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +311.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2013.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +658.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +8909.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 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 | +2430.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +115% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.028mg | 0.081mg | 105% |
| Iron | 8.02mg | 0.78mg | 91% |
| Saturated fat | 18.519g | 0.17g | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.419mg | 0.137mg | 56% |
| Fats | 31.28g | 1.48g | 46% |
| Magnesium | 146mg | 18mg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 206mg | 34mg | 25% |
| Calories | 546kcal | 51kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.54g | 0.377g | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 1.8g | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.725mg | 3.917mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 61.17g | 8.06g | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.01mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 2.4mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.23µg | 0µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.042mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 319mg | 7% |
| Protein | 4.88g | 1.41g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.297mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 13.9µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.092g | 0.508g | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 56mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 1.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 33µg | 3% |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 54.17g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 24mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
9%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marinara sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Marinara sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals